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19-546: Ishpeming Township is located to the northwest of the city but is administratively autonomous. Ishpeming is considered the birthplace of organized skiing in the United States and is the home to the National Ski Hall of Fame . The city was also prominently featured in the 2010 documentary Catfish . The name "Ishpeming" comes from Ojibwa ishpiming  'above, in the air, on high'. Ishpeming

38-474: A female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.90. In the township the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

57-417: A household in the city was $ 31,347, and the median income for a family was $ 38,924. Males had a median income of $ 36,310 versus $ 21,104 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,946. About 8.0% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over. Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 consisting of: In

76-508: A male householder with no wife present, and 41.1% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.85. The median age in the city was 40.3 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of

95-429: A standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It

114-590: Is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using

133-528: Is in central Marquette County, 15 miles (24 km) west of Marquette , the county seat . It is bordered to the east by the city of Negaunee . According to the United States Census Bureau , Ishpeming has a total area of 9.35 square miles (24.22 km), of which 8.74 square miles (22.64 km) are land and 0.61 square miles (1.58 km), or 6.50%, are water. Ishpeming's elevation is 1,436 feet (438 m) above mean sea level, which

152-480: Is located south of Ely Township in unincorporated Marquette County. Ishpeming is primarily served by the Marquette media market. Ishpeming Township, Michigan Ishpeming Township is a civil township of Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan . The population was 3,392 at the 2020 census . The city of Ishpeming is to the south, but the two are administered autonomously. According to

171-415: Is over 800 feet (240 m) higher than that of nearby Lake Superior . The highlands of Ishpeming and the surrounding area, including the city of Negaunee to its east, receive an unusually high yearly average of lake-effect snow . This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to

190-504: The Köppen Climate Classification system, Ishpeming has a humid continental climate , abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. As of the census of 2010, there were 6,470 people, 2,824 households, and 1,664 families living in the city. The population density was 740.3 inhabitants per square mile (285.8/km). There were 3,149 housing units at an average density of 360.3 per square mile (139.1/km). The racial makeup of

209-524: The United States Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 91.49 square miles (236.96 km ), of which 86.29 square miles (223.49 km ) is land and 5.19 square miles (13.44 km ), or 5.68%, are water. As of the census of 2000, there were 3,522 people, 1,347 households, and 1,035 families residing in the township. The population density was 40.7 inhabitants per square mile (15.7/km ). There were 1,692 housing units at an average density of 19.6 per square mile (7.6/km ). The racial makeup of

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228-427: The poverty line , including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over. Aspen Ridge Elementary School, Aspen Ridge Middle School and Westwood High School serve the township. Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income

247-550: The adjacent Ishpeming Township, the NICE Community School District consists of INN (Ishpeming-Negaunee-NICE) Community School is an alternative high school located in Ishpeming in a church on Pine Street that consists of about 30 students as of March 2019. Ishpeming is the city of license for ABC network affiliate WBUP , channel 10, whose studios are located in Ishpeming while their transmitter

266-519: The city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 6,686 people, 2,915 households, and 1,757 families living in the city. The population density was 769.8 inhabitants per square mile (297.2/km). There were 3,210 housing units at an average density of 369.6 per square mile (142.7/km). The racial makeup of the city was 97.29% White, 0.06% Black, 1.20% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.27% from other races , and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of

285-420: The city was 96.0% White , 0.2% African American , 1.1% Native American , 0.3% Asian , 0.1% from other races , and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population. There were 2,824 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had

304-562: The population. 25.5% were of Finnish , 14.4% Italian , 14.1% English , 12.4% French , 7.3% German , 5.7% Swedish and 5.1% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000 . 95.8% spoke English and 1.9% Finnish as their first language. There were 2,915 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who

323-405: The township was 98.50% White , 0.17% African American , 0.43% Native American , 0.20% Asian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 0.14% from other races , and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population. There were 1,347 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 7.3% had

342-416: Was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males. The median income for a household in the township was $ 43,139, and the median income for a family was $ 49,286. Males had a median income of $ 41,348 versus $ 22,127 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 17,736. About 5.7% of families and 6.8% of the population were below

361-452: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.89. In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males. The median income for

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