West Ishpeming, Michigan Population 2022
West Ishpeming is a city located in Michigan. West Ishpeming has a 2020 population of 2,530. West Ishpeming is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -0.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,552 in 2010.
The average household income in West Ishpeming is $76,287 with a poverty rate of 5.13%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is $143,400. The median age in West Ishpeming is 48.8 years, 47.8 years for males, and 49.6 years for females.
West Ishpeming Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Ishpemingwas:
- White: 88.49%
- Two or more races: 8.21%
- Asian: 2.69%
- Black or African American: 0.61%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,469 | 88.49% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.61% |
| Asian | 75 | 2.69% |
| Two or More Races | 229 | 8.21% |
West Ishpeming Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,143 | 2.36 | 85 |
| Married | 701 | 2.91 | 90.3 |
| Male | 80 | 2.8 | 57.5 |
| Female | 37 | 2.97 | 100 |
| Non Family | 325 | 1.01 | 78.8 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 0.53% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 3.53% |
| High School Graduate | 744 | 35.94% |
| Some College | 498 | 24.06% |
| Associates Degree | 227 | 10.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 406 | 19.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 111 | 5.36% |
West Ishpeming Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| White | 1,969 | 1,885 | 492 |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 76 | |
| Hispanic | 48 | 48 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
West Ishpeming Language by Age
West Ishpeming Language
96.52% of West Ishpeming residents speak only English, while 3.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.85% of the population.
West Ishpeming Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,386 | 139 | 5.83% |
| Other | NaN% |
5.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.61%
Male Poverty Rate
6.74%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in West Ishpeming
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Ishpeming is White, with 5.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Ishpeming is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.10%.
West Ishpeming Marital Status
Marriage Rates
63.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.8%
Male Marriage Rate
64.2%
Female Marriage Rate
West Ishpeming Married by Age and Sex
West Ishpeming Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
West Ishpeming Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 216 | 10.55% |
West Ishpeming Veterans by Education
13.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.42%
Born in West Ishpeming
98.14%
Native Born
1.86%
Foreign Born
0.90%
Non Citizen
0.97%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.14% of West Ishpeming residents were born in the United States, with 76.42% having been born in Michigan. 0.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,662 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,651 | -11 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 2,640 | -11 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 2,629 | -11 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 2,618 | -11 | -0.42% |
| 2015 | 2,607 | -11 | -0.42% |
| 2016 | 2,596 | -11 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 2,585 | -11 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 2,574 | -11 | -0.43% |
| 2019 | 2,563 | -11 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 2,552 | -11 | -0.43% |
| 2021 | 2,541 | -11 | -0.43% |
| 2022 | 2,530 | -11 | -0.43% |