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Ishpeming, MI


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Ishpeming, Michigan

Ishpeming, Michigan, in Marquette county, is 137 miles N of Green Bay, Wisconsin (center to center) and 238 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 6,686.

The People and Families of Ishpeming

In Ishpeming, about 50% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Ishpeming live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ishpeming had a median family income of $38,924.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Ishpeming Housing

About 66% of housing units in Ishpeming are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Typical rents in Ishpeming are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Ishpeming, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ishpeming strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyIshpeming Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Ishpeming Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Ishpeming, MI

Comparing Ishpeming to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population88
Female Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men44
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults46
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use69
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built11

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Historic Ishpeming

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S.S. Ishpeming on the ways. 1906

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S.S. Ishpeming on the ways. 1906

Launch of the S.S. Ishpeming. c1906.

On the eleven mile drive near Ishpeming (birch drive) c1898.

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