Ishpeming is a city located in Marquette County Michigan. Ishpeming has a 2024 population of 6,195. Ishpeming is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has increased by 0.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,146 in 2020.
The average household income in Ishpeming is $64,620 with a poverty rate of 14.12%. The median age in Ishpeming is 36.4 years: 36 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ishpeming was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,629 | 90.92% |
| Two or more races | 407 | 6.57% |
| Black or African American | 65 | 1.05% |
| Asian | 61 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,441 | 2.48 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Married | 1,087 | 3.36 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Non Family | 944 | 1.16 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Female | 286 | 3.13 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Male | 124 | 3.27 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
73.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 201 | 5.03% |
| Associates Degree | 426 | 10.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 764 | 19.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 260 | 6.51% |
| High School Graduate | 1,301 | 32.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57 | 1.43% |
| Some College | 984 | 24.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,701 | 3,486 | 972 |
| 2+ Races | 158 | 154 | 15 |
| Asian | 61 | 52 | 13 |
| Black | 44 | 16 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 26 | 5 |
| Native American | 25 | 25 | 8 |
| Other Race | 4 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 36.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,038 | $54,583 | $30,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,019 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,598 | $35,069 | $22,348 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,227 | $20,882 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,020 | $46,017 | $25,815 |
| Some College | $40,737 | $57,500 | $31,360 |
$35,020
Average Earnings
$46,017
Average Male
$25,815
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.85% of Ishpeming residents speak only English, while 1.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,464 | 832 | 15.23% |
| Native | 25 | 10 | 40% |
| Black | 65 | 6 | 9.23% |
| Multiple | 407 | 3 | 0.74% |
14.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.57%
Male Poverty Rate
16.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ishpeming is Native, with 40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ishpeming is Multiple, with 0.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.55% |
| Some College | 9.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 42.56% |
| Female Employed | 10.21% |
| Male Employed | 0.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,965 | $76,963 |
| Households | $53,202 | $64,620 |
| Married Families | $77,457 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,115 | $42,076 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
373
Number of Veterans
331
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 141 |
| Second Gulf War | 104 |
| First Gulf War | 65 |
| Korea | 32 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 119 |
| 65 to 74 | 108 |
| 35 to 54 | 88 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 339 | 7.75% |
| Asian | 32 | 52.46% |
| Other Race | 2 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 4.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.49%
Born in Ishpeming
98.76%
Native Born
1.24%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
0.9%
Naturalized
98.76% of Ishpeming residents were born in the United States, with 83.49% having been born in Michigan. 0.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,256 | 12 | 0.19% |
| 2028 | 6,244 | 12 | 0.19% |
| 2027 | 6,232 | 13 | 0.21% |
| 2026 | 6,219 | 12 | 0.19% |
| 2025 | 6,207 | 12 | 0.19% |
| 2024 | 6,195 | 12 | 0.19% |
| 2023 | 6,183 | 6 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 6,177 | 13 | 0.21% |
| 2021 | 6,164 | 18 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 6,146 | -265 | -4.13% |
| 2019 | 6,411 | -17 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 6,428 | -28 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 6,456 | -24 | -0.37% |
| 2016 | 6,480 | -16 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 6,496 | -42 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 6,538 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 6,543 | -7 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 6,550 | 31 | 0.48% |
| 2011 | 6,519 | 43 | 0.66% |
| 2010 | 6,476 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,686 | -514 | -7.14% |
| 1990 | 7,200 | -338 | -4.48% |
| 1980 | 7,538 | -707 | -8.57% |
| 1970 | 8,245 | -612 | -6.91% |
| 1960 | 8,857 | -105 | -1.17% |
| 1950 | 8,962 | -529 | -5.57% |
| 1940 | 9,491 | 253 | 2.74% |
| 1930 | 9,238 | -1,262 | -12.02% |
| 1920 | 10,500 | -1,948 | -15.65% |
| 1910 | 12,448 | -807 | -6.09% |
| 1900 | 13,255 | 2,058 | 18.38% |
| 1890 | 11,197 | 5,158 | 85.41% |
| 1880 | 6,039 | -217 | -3.47% |