West Ishpeming, MI is a small community located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula with a population of 2,790 and a population density of 976 people per square mile. With its close proximity to many local lakes and trails, it provides year-round outdoor activities such as skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, boating, camping, and ice skating. Local businesses include the Uptown Café & Bakery for fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere, the Sherman Street Market for fresh produce and groceries, and The Home Depot for home improvement supplies. Other organizations such as schools, churches, and charitable institutions provide community support to ensure that residents have access to resources they need. Additionally, West Ishpeming holds many sporting events throughout the year at their high school which brings people from surrounding areas together to cheer on their favorite teams.
The population in West Ishpeming is 2,790. There are 943 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in West Ishpeming is 43.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in West Ishpeming is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in West Ishpeming
- 62.5% are married
- 12.2% are divorced
- 25.2% are married with children
- 5.5% have children, but are single
Race in West Ishpeming
- 94.5% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander