Houghton township is located in Houghton County Michigan. Houghton township has a 2024 population of 74. Houghton township is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 5.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 70 in 2020.
The average household income in Houghton township is $56,666 with a poverty rate of 3.95%. The median age in Houghton township is 71.2 years: 71 years for males, and 71.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Houghton township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73 | 91.25% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 8.75% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 41 | 1.85 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Married | 27 | 2.22 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 14 | 1.14 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.22
Average Family Size
1.85
Average Household Size
90.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1 | 1.27% |
| Associates Degree | 12 | 15.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7 | 8.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 17.72% |
| High School Graduate | 23 | 29.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 22 | 27.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73 | 72 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $17,083 | $19,688 | $0 |
| Some College | $18,750 | $0 | $0 |
$17,083
Average Earnings
$19,688
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.75% of Houghton township residents speak only English, while 1.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 3 | 4.29% |
3.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.35%
Male Poverty Rate
3.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Houghton township is White, with 4.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Houghton township is White, with 4.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 33.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 2.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.76% |
| Some College | 3.13% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.5% |
| Female Employed | 12.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,125 | $71,822 |
| Households | $39,583 | $56,666 |
| Married Families | $58,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,250 | $27,436 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
74.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.3%
Male Marriage Rate
86.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
25
Number of Veterans
23
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 34.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
26.6%
Labor Force Participation
20.3%
Employment Rate
23.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.25%
Born in Houghton township
98.75%
Native Born
1.25%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.25%
Naturalized
98.75% of Houghton township residents were born in the United States, with 71.25% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 74 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 74 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 74 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 74 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 74 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 74 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 74 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 74 | 2 | 2.78% |
| 2021 | 72 | 2 | 2.86% |
| 2020 | 70 | -11 | -13.58% |
| 2019 | 81 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 81 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 81 | -2 | -2.41% |
| 2016 | 83 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 83 | -2 | -2.35% |
| 2014 | 85 | 1 | 1.19% |
| 2013 | 84 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 84 | -1 | -1.18% |
| 2011 | 85 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 85 | 0 | 0% |