Demographics & People — Ishpeming, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,173 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~6,200 |
| Median Age | 34.8 |
| Total Households | 2,488 |
| Family Households | 1,479 |
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,589 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Asian | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 130 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,522 |
| Finnish | 1,319 |
| English | 1,064 |
| German | 950 |
| Other groups | 773 |
| Italian | 644 |
| French (except Basque) | 534 |
| Irish | 498 |
| Swedish | 466 |
| Polish | 219 |
Language
| English Only | 5,615 |
| Spanish | 52 |
| Population 5+ | 5,716 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 373 |
| Population 18+ | 4,754 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ishpeming, Michigan.