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Ishpeming, MI Demographics

A map of Ishpeming's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
5,62891.7%
Multiracial
2894.7%
Native American/Other
1171.9%
Hispanic
831.4%
Black
200.3%
Asian
30.0%

Ishpeming, Michigan had a population of 6,140 in 2020. It was 91.7% White, 0.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ishpeming, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ishpeming is the 153rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Ishpeming's White Population

5,628 residents of Ishpeming identify as White, or 91.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Ishpeming larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ishpeming is ranked #210 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ishpeming is more White than neighboring Negaunee (91.6% White), Trowbridge Park (88.2% White), and Marquette (86% White). Ishpeming is less White than neighboring West Ishpeming (94.3% White), and Palmer (94.4% White).

Ishpeming's Black Population

20 residents of Ishpeming identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ishpeming less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ishpeming is ranked #486 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ishpeming is more Black than neighboring West Ishpeming (0.2% Black), and Palmer (0% Black). Ishpeming is less Black than neighboring Negaunee (0.5% Black), Trowbridge Park (0.7% Black), and Marquette (3% Black).

Ishpeming's Asian Population

3 residents of Ishpeming identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ishpeming roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ishpeming is ranked #583 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ishpeming is less Asian than neighboring West Ishpeming (0.3% Asian), Negaunee (0.7% Asian), Palmer (0.5% Asian), Trowbridge Park (1.3% Asian), and Marquette (1% Asian).

Ishpeming's Hispanic Population

83 residents of Ishpeming identify as Hispanic, or 1.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ishpeming roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ishpeming is ranked #637 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ishpeming is more Hispanic than neighboring West Ishpeming (0.5% Hispanic), and Trowbridge Park (0.9% Hispanic). Ishpeming is less Hispanic than neighboring Negaunee (1.8% Hispanic), Palmer (1.9% Hispanic), and Marquette (3.5% Hispanic).

Ishpeming's Native American/Other Population

117 residents of Ishpeming identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ishpeming roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ishpeming is ranked #84 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ishpeming is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Ishpeming (1.2% Native American/Other), Negaunee (1.5% Native American/Other), Palmer (1.1% Native American/Other), and Marquette (1.6% Native American/Other). Ishpeming is less Native American/Other than neighboring Trowbridge Park (2.8% Native American/Other).

Ishpeming's Multiracial Population

289 residents of Ishpeming identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ishpeming roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ishpeming is ranked #254 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ishpeming is more Multiracial than neighboring West Ishpeming (3.4% Multiracial), Negaunee (3.9% Multiracial), and Palmer (2.1% Multiracial). Ishpeming is less Multiracial than neighboring Trowbridge Park (6.2% Multiracial), and Marquette (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.