Houghton is a city located in Michigan. With a 2020 population of 7,947, it is the 113th largest city in Michigan and the 3646th largest city in the United States. Houghton is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually but its population has increased by 3.10% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,708 in 2010. Houghton reached it's highest population of 7,993 in 2018. Spanning over 5 miles, Houghton has a population density of 1,814 people per square mile.
The average household income in Houghton is $43,981 with a poverty rate of 43.60%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $684 per month, and the median house value is $148,200. The median age in Houghton is 21.8 years, 21.4 years for males, and 23.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 180.5 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Houghton was:
| Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 37,998 | -167 | -0.44% |
| 2019 | 38,165 | -167 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 38,332 | -167 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 38,499 | -72 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 38,571 | 165 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 38,406 | -236 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 38,642 | -172 | -0.45% |
| 2013 | 38,814 | -94 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 38,908 | -44 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 38,952 | 53 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 38,899 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,601 | 83.20% |
| Asian | 824 | 10.39% |
| Black or African American | 193 | 2.43% |
| Two or More Races | 192 | 2.42% |
| Some Other Race | 90 | 1.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 | 0.43% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,470 | 2.45 | 35.5 |
| Non Family | 1,641 | 2.08 | 19.6 |
| Married | 680 | 3.02 | 71.9 |
| Female | 82 | 2.88 | 35.4 |
| Male | 67 | 4.99 | 53.7 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.21% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 104 | 3.71% |
| High School Graduate | 578 | 20.64% |
| Some College | 434 | 15.50% |
| Associates Degree | 117 | 4.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 711 | 25.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 850 | 30.36% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,223 | 2,149 | 1,175 |
| Asian | 348 | 348 | 312 |
| Black | 86 | 86 | 28 |
| Multiple Races | 67 | 43 | |
| Hispanic | 65 | 59 | 41 |
| Native American | 11 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 89.66%.
86.45% of Houghton residents speak only English, while 13.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.87% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,705 | 1,843 | 39.17% |
| Asian | 795 | 463 | 58.24% |
| Black | 159 | 100 | 62.89% |
| Multiple | 175 | 90 | 51.43% |
| Other | 83 | 83 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 135 | 57 | 42.22% |
| Native | 19 | 8 | 42.11% |
43.60%
Overall Poverty Rate
50.67%
Male Poverty Rate
32.20%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Houghton is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Houghton is White, with 39.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 57.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.39%.
18.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.6%
Male Marriage Rate
26.4%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 171 | 2.91% |
| Black | 21 | 12.57% |
| Asian | 9 | 1.13% |
1.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
47%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
87.31%
Native Born
12.69%
Foreign Born
10.59%
Non Citizen
87.31% of Houghton residents were born in the United States, with 58.18% having been born in Michigan. 10.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,947 | -23 | -0.29% |
| 2019 | 7,970 | -23 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 7,993 | 83 | 1.05% |
| 2017 | 7,910 | -23 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 7,933 | 13 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 7,920 | 28 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 7,892 | -8 | -0.10% |
| 2013 | 7,900 | 73 | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 7,827 | 111 | 1.44% |
| 2011 | 7,716 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 7,710 | 700 | 0.96% |
| 2000 | 7,010 | -488 | -0.67% |
| 1990 | 7,498 | -14 | -0.02% |
| 1980 | 7,512 | 1,445 | 2.16% |
| 1970 | 6,067 | 2,674 | 5.98% |
| 1960 | 3,393 | -436 | -1.20% |
| 1950 | 3,829 | 136 | 0.36% |
| 1940 | 3,693 | -64 | -0.17% |
| 1930 | 3,757 | -709 | -1.71% |
| 1920 | 4,466 | -647 | -1.34% |
| 1910 | 5,113 | 1,754 | 4.29% |
| 1900 | 3,359 | 0.00% |