Houghton County's estimated 2026 population is 38,429 with a growth rate of 0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Houghton County is the 42nd largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 36,729 and has seen a growth of 4.63% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Houghton County includes 91.76% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (91.76%)
Asian (2.79%)
Two or more races (2.51%)
Other race (1.23%)
Black or African American (1.13%)
Native American (0.57%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,345 | 91.76% |
| Asian | 1,044 | 2.79% |
| Two or more races | 939 | 2.51% |
| Other race | 460 | 1.23% |
| Black or African American | 423 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 213 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Houghton County's average per capita income is $39,975. Household income levels show a median of $56,573. The poverty rate stands at 15.93%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,763 | $113,411 |
| Families | $81,611 | $101,350 |
| Households | $56,573 | $77,744 |
| Non Families | $33,965 | $45,467 |
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