Census Bureau data for West Ishpeming CDP from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — West Ishpeming CDP
- What is the median household income in West Ishpeming CDP?
- The median household income in West Ishpeming CDP is $80,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in West Ishpeming CDP?
- The poverty rate in West Ishpeming CDP is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in West Ishpeming CDP?
- $166,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in West Ishpeming CDP?
- The median gross rent in West Ishpeming CDP is $1,048 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of West Ishpeming CDP residents have a college degree?
- 25.2% of adults in West Ishpeming CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,714
Median Income
$80,500
Median Home Value
$166,100
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.7%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$19,579 (+32.1%)
Home Value:
+$43,600 (+35.6%)
Poverty Rate:
+2.9 pp (+145%)
Bachelor's+:
-4.4 pp (-14.9%)
Unemployment:
+1.0 pp (+27%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,714
Median Age
41.0
Female
48.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 91.2%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$80,500
±$14,322
+$9,351 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$88,382
Median Family Income
$92,386
Poverty Rate
4.9%
-3.9 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
4.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
5.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
35.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.9%
$10–15k
2.0%
$15–25k
3.0%
$25–35k
7.5%
$35–50k
12.5%
$50–75k
20.4%
$75–100k
15.6%
$100–150k
28.9%
$150–200k
4.3%
$200k+
3.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,123
Owner-Occupied
88.6%
Renter-Occupied
11.4%
Vacancy Rate
5.6%
Median Home Value
$166,100
-$51,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,048
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
7.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
18.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
10.3%
$50–100k
14.2%
$100–200k
18.5%
$200–300k
29.8%
$300–500k
5.0%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.9%
1 vehicle
16.8%
2 vehicles
55.7%
3+
21.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
79.3%
Single-fam. att.
8.6%
5–19 units
3.3%
Mobile home
6.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
22.8%
1940–1969
8.7%
1970–1999
31.6%
2000–2009
7.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
25.2%
-6.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
5.6%
Some College / Associate
24.0%
Less Than High School
1.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
-1.1 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.9%
Self-Employed
1.0%
Government Workers
11.7%
Private For-Profit
87.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.7%
Finance
16.3%
Retail
9.7%
Prof. Services
9.4%
Transportation
7.1%
Agriculture
7.1%
Public Admin
5.1%
Construction
4.9%
Wholesale
4.4%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Arts/Entmt.
3.4%
Information
2.0%
Occupation
Management
40.5%
Sales
20.6%
Food Prep
16.5%
Construction
14.4%
Production
8.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.1 min
Drove Alone
83.8%
Carpool
10.5%
Public Transit
0.9%
Work from Home
3.9%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,060
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
67.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
22.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.0%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
5.6%
15–19
7.4%
20–24
8.6%
25–34
7.6%
35–44
13.2%
45–54
10.4%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
8.1%
75–84
12.6%
85+
6.3%
Under 18: 20.9%
Working age (18–64): 79.1%
65 and over: 22.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.1%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
65.1%
Europe
33.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.2%
With a Disability
16.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.1%
Uninsured
4.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
87.9%
Has a Computer
91.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023