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Compare Bessemer to Dothan
This post compares Bessemer, Alabama to Dothan, Alabama across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Bessemer (city) | Dothan (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,697 | 67,784 |
| Income (median) | $34,227 | $39,162 |
| Home Value (median) | $84,000 | $143,800 |
| White | 24% | 62% |
| Black | 69% | 33% |
| Asian | 0% | 1% |
| With Kids | 29% | 29% |
| Age (median) | 40 | 38 |
| Rentals | 44% | 41% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Bessemer or Dothan?
A: Bessemer has a much smaller population count than Dothan: 26697 compared with 67784 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Bessemer or in Dothan?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Bessemer.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Bessemer or Dothan?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Bessemer.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Bessemer does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 44% for Bessemer versus 41% for Dothan.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Bessemer may include: Anniston, Prichard, and Opelika.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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