Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ishpeming, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,181

Median Agei

34.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.2%5,511

Two or More

6.3%389

Hispanic/Latino

2.8%171

Asian

1.1%66

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%30

Black

0.2%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%125

High School Diploma

27.8%1,119

Some College (<1 yr)

9.5%382

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%576

Associate's Degree

14%566

Bachelor's Degree

19.4%783

Master's Degree

5.9%238

Professional Degree

1%42

Doctorate

0.6%24

HS or Higher

95.7%

BA or Higher

27%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$111,900

Median Renti

$733

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.8%1,754

Renter-Occupied

30.2%760

Total Units

2,841

Homeownership

69.8%

Vacancy Rate

11.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.1%248

$50K–$100K

26.3%461

$100K–$150K

30.4%533

$150K–$200K

11.8%207

$200K–$300K

11.5%202

$300K–$500K

4.2%74

$500K–$1M

1.7%29

Rent Distribution

Under $500

181

$500–$750

209

$750–$1,000

194

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%17

2010–2019

1.4%40

2000–2009

2.5%72

1990–1999

3.3%95

1980–1989

4.5%127

1970–1979

7.5%213

1960–1969

5.8%165

1950–1959

13.8%391

1940–1949

11.9%338

1939 or earlier

48.7%1,383

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.3%2,119

Electricity

8.1%203

Bottled/LP Gas

5.8%147

No Fuel

1.2%29

Wood

0.6%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,754

Mean Household Incomei

$67,347

Per Capita Incomei

$28,115

Poverty Ratei

18.3%

Unemploymenti

6.3%

Labor Forcei

3,030

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%120

$10K–$15K

8.7%219

$15K–$20K

2.5%62

$20K–$25K

9.2%232

$25K–$30K

5.7%143

$30K–$35K

2.6%66

$35K–$40K

5.7%143

$40K–$45K

3.4%85

$45K–$50K

2.7%68

$50K–$60K

11.3%285

$60K–$75K

11.5%289

$75K–$100K

14.6%367

$100K–$125K

6.6%165

$125K–$150K

3.5%89

$150K–$200K

3.8%96

$200K+

3.4%85

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1071.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Mexico

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,800

Avg. Commutei

18.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,829

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

365(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.9%Insured

3.1%Uninsured