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Houghton

County:
Houghton County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.384
State:
Michigan

Houghton is a city located in Houghton County, Michigan. Houghton has a 2026 population of 8,631. It is also the county seat of Houghton County. Houghton is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 3.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,366 in 2020.

The median household income in Houghton is $43,456 with a poverty rate of 40.08%. The median age in Houghton is 21.7 years: 21.7 years for males, and 21.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 162.8 males.

8.6K
Total Population
1,969
Density (mi²)
44 0.51%
Growth

Houghton Population

Houghton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,631440.51%
20258,587440.52%
20248,54330.04%
20238,540-16-0.19%
20228,5561561.86%
20218,400340.41%
20208,366-23-0.27%
20197,757-191-2.4%
20187,948670.85%
20177,881-34-0.43%
20167,91570.09%
20157,908180.23%
20147,890-9-0.11%
20137,899760.97%
20127,8231111.44%
20117,71280.1%
20107,704-4-0.05%
20007,010-488-6.51%
19907,498-14-0.19%
19807,5121,44523.82%
19706,0672,67478.81%
19603,393-436-11.39%
19503,8291363.68%
19403,693-64-1.7%
19303,757-709-15.88%
19204,466-647-12.65%
19105,1131,75452.22%
19003,35900%

Median Age

Overall: 21.7 years
Female: 21.9 years
Male: 21.7 years

Houghton Adults

There are 7,701 adults, (617 of whom are seniors) in Houghton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,224 (38%)
Male: 5,250 (62%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Houghton includes 80.17% White, 9.1% Asian, 3.04% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,79480.17%
Asian7719.1%
Two or more races3193.76%
Other race2583.04%
Black or African American2262.67%
Native American1061.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1101.3%
White1031.22%
Other race280.33%
Native American60.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,69178.96%
Asian7719.1%
Other race2302.71%
Black or African American2262.67%
Two or more races2092.47%
Native American1001.18%

Houghton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Houghton 's average per capita income is $30,950. Household income levels show a median of $43,456. The poverty rate stands at 40.08%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$158,205-
Families$126,250$144,977
Households$43,456$76,517
Non Families$25,089$35,551

$30,950

Average Income

$43,456

Median Household Income

40.08%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)