Ishpeming, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Marquette County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,173
Population
705/sq mi density
$52,717
Median Income
$26,740 per capita
$109,200
Home Value
$201,500 Zillow
$688
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
194
Violent Crime/100K
936 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$52,717 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,200 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
6,173
Census 2023
Population Density
705
per square mile
Land Area
9.4
square miles (24.2 km²)
Median Age
35.5 yrs
9% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
90.5%
Black
0.1%
Hispanic
2.1%
Asian
0.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98.2%
Spanish
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.5%
Veterans
7.7%
28% above US avg (6%)
Disability
19.0%
46% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.7%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.3%
50% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.415
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 6,173 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 705 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 9.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 44.7% |
| Female | 55.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Language
| English Only | 98.2% |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.5% |
| Veterans | 7.7% |
| Disability | 19.0% |
| Health Insurance | 95.7% |
| Uninsured | 4.3% |
| Broadband Access | 88.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.415 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 5, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+ |