West Ishpeming, MI Demographics

A map of West Ishpeming's Population by Race

West Ishpeming, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,851, a large increase from the 2,552 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.3% White, 5.7% Hispanic, 2.4% Asian, 1.2% Native American/Other, 0.5% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Ishpeming, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Ishpeming has become considerably 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 West Ishpeming, that probability was 10.9% in 2020 and 18.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Ishpeming is ranked the 247th 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). West Ishpeming was ranked the 263rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Ishpeming's White Population

2,574 residents of West Ishpeming, or 90.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Ishpeming is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. West Ishpeming ranks 80th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Ishpeming's White population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of West Ishpeming's population has decreased from 94.3% to 90.3%.

West Ishpeming is more White than neighboring Ishpeming (89.2% White). West Ishpeming is less White than neighboring Negaunee (92.9% White), Palmer (94.8% White), Republic (97.7% White), and Trowbridge Park (96.1% White).

West Ishpeming's Black Population

1 residents of West Ishpeming, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Ishpeming is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. West Ishpeming ranks 557th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Ishpeming's Black population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Black residents' share of West Ishpeming's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Ishpeming is less Black than neighboring Ishpeming (0.2% Black), and Trowbridge Park (1.5% Black).

West Ishpeming's Asian Population

67 residents of West Ishpeming, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Ishpeming is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. West Ishpeming ranks 478th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Ishpeming's Asian population has grown by an estimated 857.1%. Asian residents' share of West Ishpeming's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.4%.

West Ishpeming is more Asian than neighboring Ishpeming (1.1% Asian), Negaunee (0.1% Asian), Palmer (0% Asian), Republic (0% Asian), and Trowbridge Park (0% Asian).

West Ishpeming's Hispanic Population

162 residents of West Ishpeming, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Ishpeming is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. West Ishpeming ranks 713th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Ishpeming's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1057.1%. Hispanic residents' share of West Ishpeming's population has increased from 0.5% to 5.7%.

West Ishpeming is more Hispanic than neighboring Ishpeming (2.8% Hispanic), Negaunee (2.2% Hispanic), Palmer (0% Hispanic), Republic (1% Hispanic), and Trowbridge Park (0% Hispanic).

West Ishpeming's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of West Ishpeming, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Ishpeming is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. West Ishpeming ranks 181st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Ishpeming's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Ishpeming's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

West Ishpeming is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ishpeming (0.5% Native American/Other), Palmer (0% Native American/Other), Republic (0% Native American/Other), and Trowbridge Park (0.5% Native American/Other). West Ishpeming is less Native American/Other than neighboring Negaunee (2% Native American/Other).

West Ishpeming's Multiracial Population

14 residents of West Ishpeming, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Ishpeming is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. West Ishpeming ranks 530th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Ishpeming's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 84.1%. Multiracial residents' share of West Ishpeming's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.5%.

West Ishpeming is less Multiracial than neighboring Ishpeming (6.3% Multiracial), Negaunee (2.9% Multiracial), Palmer (5.2% Multiracial), Republic (1.3% Multiracial), and Trowbridge Park (2% 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.