Living here
Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates86.1%
College graduates15.6%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Bessemer Development Board
The Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce connects businesses, leaders, and organizations through resources, advocacy, and meaningful community engagement. Membership gives you visibility, support, and a seat at the table as Bessemer continues to grow.
county
Jefferson County Eco & Industrial Dev
Jefferson County EIDA provides an inventory of commercial sites for new and expanding businesses in Jefferson County, Alabama. It describes itself as a one-stop shop for business assistance, offering information on available properties, utilities, soil studies, and ready-to-go locations.
state
Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state
Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state
Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes