West Ishpeming, Michigan facts for kids
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West Ishpeming, Michigan
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Location within Marquette County
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 West Ishpeming, Michigan
Location in Michigan
West Ishpeming, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Marquette |
| Townships | Ishpeming and Tilden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.00 sq mi (7.78 km2) |
| • Land | 2.96 sq mi (7.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (439 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,552 |
| • Density | 862.45/sq mi (332.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
49849 (Ishpeming)
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-85700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1616125 |
West Ishpeming is a small community in Marquette County, Michigan, in the United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for counting people, but it doesn't have its own city government.
In 2020, about 2,552 people lived in West Ishpeming. Most of the community is in Ishpeming Township, with a small part extending into Tilden Township.
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Exploring West Ishpeming's Location
West Ishpeming is located in the middle of Marquette County. To its east, you'll find the city of Ishpeming. Another community called North Lake is located to the northwest.
Major roads like US Highway 41 and M-28 run through the center of West Ishpeming. These roads connect it to other towns. For example, you can drive about 16 miles east to reach Marquette, which is the main city of the county. If you go about 20 miles west, you'll reach Michigamme.
According to the United States Census Bureau, West Ishpeming covers a total area of about 3 square miles (7.78 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.96 square miles (7.66 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.12 square kilometers), is water. Carp Creek forms the southern edge of the community, and Rock Lake is in the northeast.
Who Lives in West Ishpeming?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,792 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,662 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,552 | −4.1% | |
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The United States Census Bureau counts the population of West Ishpeming as a census-designated place (CDP). This helps them collect information about the people living there and the surrounding areas.
In the year 2000, there were 2,792 people living in West Ishpeming. These people lived in 1,043 households, and 804 of these were families. The population density was about 929 people per square mile.
- Households: Out of all households, 33.7% had children under 18 living with them.
- Families: 65.7% of households were married couples living together. About 8.0% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- Individuals: 19.8% of all households were made up of people living alone. About 8.7% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves.
- Average Size: The average household had 2.57 people, and the average family had 2.95 people.
Age and Income in the Community
The people in West Ishpeming come from different age groups.
- 23.1% were under 18 years old.
- 8.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 23.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 27.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age in West Ishpeming was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were about 92.6 males.
In 2000, the average income for a household was $41,758. For families, the average income was $47,500. The average income per person in the community was $16,928. About 7.5% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 13.4% of those under 18 and 2.2% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: West Ishpeming (Míchigan) para niños
