This was 12.5 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,041.
95 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 | 36 | 5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 328 | 45.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 15 | 2.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 41 | 5.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 96 | 13.3 |
| Associate's degree | 77 | 10.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 79 | 10.9 |
| Master's degree | 47 | 6.5 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 3 | 0.4 |
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