Bessemer, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Bessemer, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Main Street downtown
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Location in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lawrence |
| Established | 1913 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.73 sq mi (4.48 km2) |
| • Land | 1.65 sq mi (4.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation
(center of downtown)
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1,086 ft (331 m) |
| Highest elevation
(near south border)
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1,222 ft (372 m) |
| Lowest elevation
(Hickory Run)
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1,040 ft (320 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,076 |
| • Density | 650.54/sq mi (251.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16112
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-05936 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215351 |
Bessemer is a small town, called a borough, located in western Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's part of the larger Pittsburgh metropolitan area. In 2020, about 1,073 people lived there.
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Geography of Bessemer
Bessemer is found at a specific spot on the map: 40°58′26″N 80°29′15″W / 40.97389°N 80.48750°W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough covers a total area of about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
People in Bessemer
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Bessemer has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from 1920 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,417 | — | |
| 1930 | 2,001 | 41.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,635 | −18.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,461 | −10.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,491 | 2.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,427 | −4.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,293 | −9.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,196 | −7.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,172 | −2.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,111 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,073 | −3.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,064 | −4.2% | |
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Who Lives in Bessemer?
Based on the census from 2000, there were 1,172 people living in Bessemer. Most people lived in families, but some lived alone. About 22.3% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 40 years, meaning half the population was younger than 40 and half was older.
Education in Bessemer
Students in Bessemer attend schools that are part of the Mohawk Area School District.
Getting Around Bessemer
Main Roads and Highways
PA 317
Pennsylvania Route 317 is a major road that goes through Bessemer.
Famous People from Bessemer
Some notable people who have connections to Bessemer include:
- Charley Burley: A professional boxer.
- Frank M. Clark: A person who served as a U.S. Representative (meaning he was elected to represent the area in the United States Congress).
See also
In Spanish: Bessemer (Pensilvania) para niños
