How long is the commute from West Ishpeming, MI?
Workers who live in West Ishpeming, MI take an average of 20.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
89.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
4.5% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.9 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in West Ishpeming get to work
| Means of transportation | West Ishpeming | Marquette County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 89.7% (±5.4 points) | 77.2% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±4.6 points) | 8.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.5% (±3.5 points) | 7.5% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In West Ishpeming, the average commute is higher than in Marquette County (18.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Ishpeming, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marquette County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Marquette County, West Ishpeming ranks 2 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 52 of 80.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Ishpeming
| Vehicles available | West Ishpeming | Marquette County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±3.2 points) | 5.9% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.6% (±6.4 points) | 32.6% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 58.0% (±9.5 points) | 41.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.7% (±6.2 points) | 20.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In West Ishpeming, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Marquette County (5.9%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in West Ishpeming
| West Ishpeming | Marquette County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.5% (±3.5 points) | 7.5% (±0.9 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±3.2 points) | 94.6% (±0.8 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.6% (±3.8 points) | 84.8% (±1.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Ishpeming, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Marquette County (84.8%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (90.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Ishpeming
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ishpeming | — | 20.9 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Ishpeming | 2.4 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Negaunee | 6.0 mi | 15.8 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Ely Township | 6.5 mi | 30.6 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Negaunee Township | 9.2 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Tilden Township | 9.3 mi | 22.6 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond Township (Marquette County) | 9.8 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Champion Township | 12 mi | 24.7 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Marquette Charter Township | 12 mi | 11.3 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Negaunee, MI (15.8 minutes), Marquette Charter Township, MI (11.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ely Township, MI (30.6 minutes), Richmond Township (Marquette County), MI (27.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marquette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gwinn | 27.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 2 | West Ishpeming | 20.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 3 | K. I. Sawyer | 20.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 4 | Harvey | 15.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 5 | Trowbridge Park | 10.5 minutes (±3.0) |
West Ishpeming is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Ishpeming Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Ishpeming
How long is the average commute in West Ishpeming?
Workers who live in West Ishpeming, MI take an average of 20.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Ishpeming without a car?
2.7% of households in West Ishpeming have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Ishpeming?
4.5% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in West Ishpeming worked from home, and 93.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Ishpeming CDP, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Ishpeming CDP, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Ishpeming CDP, Michigan
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for West Ishpeming CDP, Michigan (place:85700, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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