West Ishpeming, MI Demographics
A map of West Ishpeming's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,407 | 94.3% |
Multiracial | 88 | 3.4% |
Native American/Other | 30 | 1.2% |
Hispanic | 14 | 0.5% |
Asian | 7 | 0.3% |
Black | 6 | 0.2% |
West Ishpeming, Michigan had a population of 2,552 in 2020. It was 94.3% White, 0.2% Black, 0.3% Asian, 0.5% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Ishpeming, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 745 places in Michigan, West Ishpeming is the 263rd 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).
West Ishpeming's White Population
2,407 residents of West Ishpeming identify as White, or 94.3%. This makes the White share of the population of West Ishpeming considerably larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, West Ishpeming is ranked #80 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Ishpeming is more White than neighboring Ishpeming (91.7% White), Negaunee (91.6% White), and Trowbridge Park (88.2% White). West Ishpeming is less White than neighboring Palmer (94.4% White), and Republic (94.5% White).
West Ishpeming's Black Population
6 residents of West Ishpeming identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Ishpeming less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, West Ishpeming is ranked #548 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Ishpeming is more Black than neighboring Palmer (0% Black), and Republic (0% Black). West Ishpeming is less Black than neighboring Ishpeming (0.3% Black), Negaunee (0.5% Black), and Trowbridge Park (0.7% Black).
West Ishpeming's Asian Population
7 residents of West Ishpeming identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Ishpeming roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, West Ishpeming is ranked #425 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Ishpeming is more Asian than neighboring Ishpeming (0% Asian), and Republic (0% Asian). West Ishpeming is less Asian than neighboring Negaunee (0.7% Asian), Palmer (0.5% Asian), and Trowbridge Park (1.3% Asian).
West Ishpeming's Hispanic Population
14 residents of West Ishpeming identify as Hispanic, or 0.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Ishpeming slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, West Ishpeming is ranked #713 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Ishpeming is more Hispanic than neighboring Republic (0.4% Hispanic). West Ishpeming is less Hispanic than neighboring Ishpeming (1.4% Hispanic), Negaunee (1.8% Hispanic), Palmer (1.9% Hispanic), and Trowbridge Park (0.9% Hispanic).
West Ishpeming's Native American/Other Population
30 residents of West Ishpeming identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West 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, West Ishpeming is ranked #163 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Ishpeming is more Native American/Other than neighboring Palmer (1.1% Native American/Other), and Republic (0.4% Native American/Other). West Ishpeming is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ishpeming (1.9% Native American/Other), Negaunee (1.5% Native American/Other), and Trowbridge Park (2.8% Native American/Other).
West Ishpeming's Multiracial Population
88 residents of West Ishpeming identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Ishpeming roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, West Ishpeming is ranked #530 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Ishpeming is more Multiracial than neighboring Palmer (2.1% Multiracial). West Ishpeming is less Multiracial than neighboring Ishpeming (4.7% Multiracial), Negaunee (3.9% Multiracial), Republic (4.7% Multiracial), and Trowbridge Park (6.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.