Houghton County's estimated 2025 population is 38,477 with a growth rate of 1.15% 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 4.76% 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
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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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