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CITY · 2010 ACS

West Ishpeming

Michigan · 2,662 residents · 2.959 sq mi
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West Ishpeming has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,576. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $97,000. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,662
−5%since 2000
from 2,792 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
43.5
+4%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20243K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.2%(166)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.1%(188)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.1%(163)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.6%(149)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.9%(105)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.4%(304)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4411.5%(306)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413.3%(355)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6416%(427)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 748.3%(222)
US avg: 7%
75 to 846.7%(178)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over3.7%(99)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,576
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,758 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,117
+37%since 2000
from $16,928 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing6.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−40.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
8.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.9%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,742)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(14)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(2,573)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other3.8%(102)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Finnish36.9%(1,061)
French19%(547)
Italian17.3%(496)
English16.5%(474)
Swedish16.4%(470)
German13.6%(392)
Irish7.4%(212)
Norwegian4.3%(124)
Polish2.7%(78)
American2.4%(68)
Portuguese2.3%(66)
Scottish1.9%(54)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.5%(43)
Dutch0.5%(14)
Swiss0.5%(13)
Austrian0.4%(12)
British0.4%(11)
Russian0.3%(10)
Czech0.3%(9)
RANKED:Largest Finnish population · Largest French population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married26.6%(330)
Married63%(782)
Widowed2.5%(31)
Divorced7.9%(98)
Women 15+
Never married22%(261)
Married64.9%(771)
Widowed4%(48)
Divorced9.1%(108)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Ishpeming, Michigan?

West Ishpeming, Michigan has about 2,662 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Ishpeming, Michigan earns about $44,576 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 $97,000, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in West Ishpeming, Michigan?

About 23.7% 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 7.6% of people in West Ishpeming, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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