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Houghton

County:
Allegany County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.721
State:
New York

Houghton is a CDP located in Allegany County, New York. Houghton has a 2026 population of 1,683. Houghton is currently declining at a rate of -0.06% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Houghton is $83,571 with a poverty rate of 20.37%. The median age in Houghton is 21.4 years: 21 years for males, and 21.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.6 males.

1.7K
Total Population
619
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.06%
Growth

Houghton Population

Houghton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,683-1-0.06%
20251,68400%

Median Age

Overall: 21.4 years
Female: 21.6 years
Male: 21 years

Houghton Adults

There are 1,457 adults, (172 of whom are seniors) in Houghton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 926 (53.6%)
Male: 802 (46.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Houghton includes 88.95% White, 4.57% Black or African American, 3.24% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,53788.95%
Black or African American794.57%
Asian563.24%
Other race281.62%
Two or more races221.27%
Native American60.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race281.62%
White150.87%
Two or more races90.52%
Black or African American10.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,52288.08%
Black or African American784.51%
Asian563.24%
Two or more races130.75%
Native American60.35%

Houghton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Houghton 's average per capita income is $48,784. Household income levels show a median of $83,571. The poverty rate stands at 20.37%.

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$98,576-
Families$98,264$105,537
Households$83,571$90,712
Non Families$34,583$50,009

$48,784

Average Income

$83,571

Median Household Income

20.37%

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)