BessemerAlabama
Bessemer is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States and a southwestern suburb of Birmingham. The population was 26,019 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 25,079 in 2024.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Bessemer
Set in the central part of Alabama, Bessemer is a thriving city, home to 25,079 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Bessemer holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 40.64 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 617 residents per square mile.
What Makes Bessemer Unique
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 25,079.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Bessemer
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Bessemer
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure · Theme park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bessemer
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Bessemer
- Abrams Elementary School
- Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School
- Bessemer Center For Technology
- Bessemer City High School
- Bessemer City Middle School
- Charles F Hard Elementary School
- Concord Elementary School
- Greenwood Elementary School
- Jonesboro Elementary School
- McCalla Elementary School
- New Horizon Alternative School
- Oak Grove High School
- W E Donaldson
- Westhills Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.