Houghton County, Michigan Cities (2026)

City
Rank
2026 Pop. ↓
2020 Pop.
Annual Change
Density (/mi²)
Area (mi²)
Type
Houghton18,5938,3680.39%1,9604 City
Calumet26,3226,2470.21%19033 Township
Hancock34,6064,5440.22%1,6573 City
Portage43,2433,1870.28%29112 Township
Adams52,5722,5350.27%5547 Township
Torch Lake61,9241,8900.31%2480 Township
Chassell71,8991,8630.32%3948 Township
Laurium81,8951,8700.21%2,9201 Village
Osceola91,8581,8260.27%7525 Township
Lake Linden101,0431,0290.19%1,3251 Village
South Range117427330.13%2,0380 Village
Calumet126896810.15%3,4620 Village
Hancock135165030.39%3316 Township
Laird144934850.2%3.0187 Township
Duncan152422370.41%1.0176 Township
Elm River162092060%2.091 Township
Copper City172012000%2,3930 Village
Houghton1876701.33%1.0121 Township

Houghton County Cities Summary

Largest City

Houghton is the largest city in Houghton County, with a population of 8,593.

Smallest City

Houghton is the smallest city in Houghton County, with a population of 76.

10 Largest Cities

There are 18 cities in Houghton County, Michigan.

Location of Houghton County