This was 2.6 percent higher than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,659.
97.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Bessemer for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 28 | 2.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 418 | 34 |
| GED or alternative credential | 58 | 4.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 47 | 3.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 159 | 12.9 |
| Associate's degree | 290 | 23.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 165 | 13.4 |
| Master's degree | 47 | 3.8 |
| Professional school degree | 16 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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