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West Ishpeming

Michigan · 2,552 residents · 2.959 sq mi
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West Ishpeming has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,306. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,552
−9%since 2000
from 2,792 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
43.4
+4%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20243K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.9%(124)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(167)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147%(179)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.7%(171)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.7%(94)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.6%(246)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.6%(346)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.5%(293)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.7%(350)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7414.3%(365)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.2%(157)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.4%(60)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,306
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,758 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,951
+83%since 2000
from $16,928 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,400
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
8.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+3%since 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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,407)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(14)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other4.6%(118)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Panamanian3.5%(97)
Mexican0.1%(3)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.8%(49)
Korean0.9%(26)
Ancestry
Finnish29.6%(827)
German17.8%(496)
English13.9%(389)
French13.7%(383)
Irish8.7%(242)
Italian6.5%(180)
British6.3%(177)
Swedish4.1%(113)
Norwegian2.9%(81)
Polish2.8%(78)
Scottish2.7%(76)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch2.2%(60)
Lebanese1.4%(38)
American1.3%(37)
Croatian0.7%(19)
Czech0.7%(19)
Welsh0.7%(19)
Belgian0.3%(8)
Hungarian0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Finnish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+68%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 2,552 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Ishpeming, Michigan earns about $64,306 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 $143,400.

How educated are people in West Ishpeming, Michigan?

About 25.0% 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 5.1% 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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