Ishpeming, MI Demographics

A map of Ishpeming's Population by Race

Ishpeming, Michigan has an estimated population of 6,181, a less than 1% change from the 6,140 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.2% White, 6.3% Multiracial, 2.8% Hispanic, 1.1% Asian, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ishpeming, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ishpeming has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ishpeming, that probability was 15.7% in 2020 and 20.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ishpeming is ranked the 155th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. 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 was ranked the 153rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ishpeming's White Population

5,511 residents of Ishpeming, or 89.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ishpeming is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Ishpeming ranks 217th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ishpeming's White population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Ishpeming's population has decreased from 91.7% to 89.2%.

Ishpeming is more White than neighboring Marquette (88.2% White). Ishpeming is less White than neighboring West Ishpeming (90.3% White), Negaunee (92.9% White), Palmer (94.8% White), and Trowbridge Park (96.1% White).

Ishpeming's Black Population

14 residents of Ishpeming, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ishpeming is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Ishpeming ranks 496th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ishpeming's Black population has declined by an estimated 30.0%. Black residents' share of Ishpeming's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Ishpeming is more Black than neighboring West Ishpeming (0% Black), Negaunee (0% Black), and Palmer (0% Black). Ishpeming is less Black than neighboring Trowbridge Park (1.5% Black), and Marquette (3.1% Black).

Ishpeming's Asian Population

66 residents of Ishpeming, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ishpeming is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Ishpeming ranks 584th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ishpeming's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ishpeming's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.1%.

Ishpeming is more Asian than neighboring Negaunee (0.1% Asian), Palmer (0% Asian), Trowbridge Park (0% Asian), and Marquette (0.5% Asian). Ishpeming is less Asian than neighboring West Ishpeming (2.4% Asian).

Ishpeming's Hispanic Population

171 residents of Ishpeming, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ishpeming is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Ishpeming ranks 651st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ishpeming's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 106.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ishpeming's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.8%.

Ishpeming is more Hispanic than neighboring Negaunee (2.2% Hispanic), Palmer (0% Hispanic), and Trowbridge Park (0% Hispanic). Ishpeming is less Hispanic than neighboring West Ishpeming (5.7% Hispanic).

Ishpeming's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Ishpeming, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ishpeming is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ishpeming ranks 86th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ishpeming's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 74.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ishpeming's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.5%.

Ishpeming is more Native American/Other than neighboring Palmer (0% Native American/Other). Ishpeming is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Ishpeming (1.2% Native American/Other), Negaunee (2% Native American/Other), and Marquette (0.9% Native American/Other).

Ishpeming's Multiracial Population

389 residents of Ishpeming, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ishpeming is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Ishpeming ranks 261st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ishpeming's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Ishpeming's population has increased from 4.7% to 6.3%.

Ishpeming is more Multiracial than neighboring West Ishpeming (0.5% Multiracial), Negaunee (2.9% Multiracial), Palmer (5.2% Multiracial), Trowbridge Park (2% Multiracial), and Marquette (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.