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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Ishpeming

Michigan · 2,792 residents · 2.959 sq mi
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West Ishpeming has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,758. Population has declined 10% since 2009. Median home value is $65,000. With a median age of 41.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,792
−10%vs 2009
vs 3,110 in 2009
2000 – 2024
944 / sq mi
−10%vs 2009
vs 1,051 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
41.9
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 41.9 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
2K3K3K3K3K2000201020202024West Ishpeming
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,758
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $45,545 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$16,928
−22%vs 2009
vs $21,778 in 2009
US average: $21,522
7.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $98,900 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$402
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $469 in 2009
US average: $602
91.8%
−5.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 96.8% in 2009
8.2% rent
1.6
−28%vs 2009
vs 2.2 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(3,022)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(214)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,742)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(14)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score2.3%(65)
2
−66%vs 2009
vs 7 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.6%
−3.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 21.4% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 88.6% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+0.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Ishpeming, Michigan?

West Ishpeming, Michigan has about 2,792 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in West Ishpeming, Michigan?

The typical household in West Ishpeming, Michigan earns about $41,758 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Ishpeming, Michigan expensive?

In West Ishpeming, Michigan, the median home is worth about $65,000, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in West Ishpeming, Michigan?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in West Ishpeming, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Ishpeming, Michigan?

About 7.5% of people in West Ishpeming, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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