Houghton, Michigan Population 2022
Houghton is a city located in Houghton County Michigan. Houghton has a 2020 population of 8,522. It is also the county seat of Houghton County. Houghton is currently growing at a rate of 0.80% annually and its population has increased by 1.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,386 in 2010.
The average household income in Houghton is $45,649 with a poverty rate of 38.45%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $667 per month, and the median house value is $171,400. The median age in Houghton is 22.1 years, 21.5 years for males, and 25.4 years for females.
Houghton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Houghtonwas:
- White: 83.56%
- Asian: 9.96%
- Black or African American: 2.60%
- Two or more races: 2.23%
- Native American: 1.33%
- Other race: 0.32%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38,899 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 38,959 | 60 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 38,913 | -46 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 38,818 | -95 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 38,643 | -175 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 38,351 | -292 | -0.76% |
| 2016 | 38,438 | 87 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 38,283 | -155 | -0.40% |
| 2018 | 38,033 | -250 | -0.66% |
| 2019 | 37,800 | -233 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 37,567 | -233 | -0.62% |
| 2021 | 37,334 | -233 | -0.62% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,522 | 83.56% |
| Black or African American | 203 | 2.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 104 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 777 | 9.96% |
| Some Other Race | 25 | 0.32% |
| Two or More Races | 174 | 2.23% |
Houghton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,647 | 2.12 | 33.8 |
| Married | 657 | 2.97 | 72.1 |
| Male | 47 | 4.74 | 63.8 |
| Female | 116 | 3.18 | 50.9 |
| Non Family | 1,827 | 1.68 | 18.1 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 1.91% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 159 | 5.42% |
| High School Graduate | 567 | 19.32% |
| Some College | 440 | 14.99% |
| Associates Degree | 144 | 4.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 671 | 22.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 898 | 30.60% |
Houghton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 354 | 354 | 318 |
| White | 2,244 | 2,146 | 1,168 |
| Hispanic | 87 | 58 | 45 |
| Black | 93 | 93 | 21 |
| Native American | 85 | 9 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 95 | 60 | 8 |
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 89.83%.
Houghton Language by Age
Houghton Language
85.08% of Houghton residents speak only English, while 14.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.08% of the population.
Houghton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 157 | 99 | 63.06% |
| Asian | 719 | 407 | 56.61% |
| Black | 159 | 79 | 49.69% |
| White | 4,384 | 1,538 | 35.08% |
| Other | 16 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 124 | 45 | 36.29% |
38.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
44.14%
Male Poverty Rate
30.58%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Houghton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Houghton is Multiple, with 63.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Houghton is Hispanic, with 36.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 55.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.41%.
Houghton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
18.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.5%
Male Marriage Rate
26.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Houghton Married by Age and Sex
Houghton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Houghton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 2.39% |
| Black | 27 | 15.00% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.10% |
Houghton Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
44.1%
Labor Force Participation
40.8%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
58.50%
Born in Houghton
87.32%
Native Born
12.68%
Foreign Born
10.76%
Non Citizen
1.92%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.32% of Houghton residents were born in the United States, with 58.50% having been born in Michigan. 10.76% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 3,359 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 5,113 | 1,754 | 4.29% |
| 1920 | 4,466 | -647 | -1.34% |
| 1930 | 3,757 | -709 | -1.71% |
| 1940 | 3,693 | -64 | -0.17% |
| 1950 | 3,829 | 136 | 0.36% |
| 1960 | 3,393 | -436 | -1.20% |
| 1970 | 6,067 | 2,674 | 5.98% |
| 1980 | 7,512 | 1,445 | 2.16% |
| 1990 | 7,498 | -14 | -0.02% |
| 2000 | 7,010 | -488 | -0.67% |
| 2010 | 7,708 | 698 | 0.95% |
| 2011 | 7,776 | 68 | 0.88% |
| 2012 | 7,844 | 68 | 0.87% |
| 2013 | 7,912 | 68 | 0.87% |
| 2014 | 7,980 | 68 | 0.86% |
| 2015 | 8,048 | 68 | 0.85% |
| 2016 | 8,116 | 68 | 0.84% |
| 2017 | 8,184 | 68 | 0.84% |
| 2018 | 8,252 | 68 | 0.83% |
| 2019 | 8,320 | 68 | 0.82% |
| 2020 | 8,386 | 66 | 0.79% |
| 2021 | 8,454 | 68 | 0.81% |
| 2022 | 8,522 | 68 | 0.80% |