Houghton is a city located in Houghton County Michigan. Houghton has a 2024 population of 8,554. It is also the county seat of Houghton County. Houghton is currently growing at a rate of 0.54% annually and its population has increased by 2.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,368 in 2020.
The average household income in Houghton is $73,572 with a poverty rate of 34.93%. The median age in Houghton is 21.9 years: 21.9 years for males, and 21.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Houghton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,664 | 79.89% |
| Asian | 746 | 8.94% |
| Two or more races | 341 | 4.09% |
| Other race | 257 | 3.08% |
| Black or African American | 234 | 2.81% |
| Native American | 99 | 1.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,297 | 2.17 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
| Non Family | 1,369 | 1.58 | 16.9 | 83.1 |
| Married | 642 | 3.16 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Female | 179 | 2.65 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Male | 107 | 2.95 | 15 | 85 |
3
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
37.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 62 | 2.05% |
| Associates Degree | 138 | 4.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 651 | 21.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,339 | 44.18% |
| High School Graduate | 420 | 13.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 96 | 3.17% |
| Some College | 325 | 10.72% |
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 | 2,077 | 2,023 | 1,214 |
| Asian | 432 | 432 | 409 |
| Black | 207 | 193 | 159 |
| Other Race | 175 | 175 | 175 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 37 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 79 | 35 | 29 |
| Native American | 38 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,695 | $0 | $29,146 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,188 | $0 | $80,739 |
| High School Graduate | $12,005 | $12,206 | $11,895 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,512 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,623 | $31,603 | $24,872 |
| Some College | $16,429 | $0 | $15,817 |
$27,623
Average Earnings
$31,603
Average Male
$24,872
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.55% of Houghton residents speak only English, while 17.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,315 | 1,528 | 35.41% |
| Hispanic | 192 | 95 | 49.48% |
| Multiple | 234 | 93 | 39.74% |
| Asian | 293 | 64 | 21.84% |
| Black | 112 | 27 | 24.11% |
| Other | 20 | 14 | 70% |
| Native | 51 | 13 | 25.49% |
34.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.64%
Male Poverty Rate
30.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Houghton is Other, with 70% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Houghton is Asian, with 21.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.28% |
| Some College | 35.5% |
| High School | 15.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 84.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 61.11% |
| Female Employed | 40.05% |
| Male Employed | 20.58% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,045 | $131,801 |
| Households | $35,417 | $73,572 |
| Married Families | $141,042 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,724 | $32,734 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
19.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
17.7%
Male Marriage Rate
21.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
165
Number of Veterans
119
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| Vietnam | 43 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 69 |
| 75+ | 53 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157 | 2.67% |
| Black | 8 | 3.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
10.8%
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
58.21%
Born in Houghton
85.21%
Native Born
14.79%
Foreign Born
13.03%
Non Citizen
1.76%
Naturalized
85.21% of Houghton residents were born in the United States, with 58.21% having been born in Michigan. 13.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,787 | 46 | 0.53% |
| 2028 | 8,741 | 47 | 0.54% |
| 2027 | 8,694 | 47 | 0.54% |
| 2026 | 8,647 | 46 | 0.53% |
| 2025 | 8,601 | 47 | 0.55% |
| 2024 | 8,554 | 46 | 0.54% |
| 2023 | 8,508 | 503 | 6.28% |
| 2022 | 8,005 | -394 | -4.69% |
| 2021 | 8,399 | 31 | 0.37% |
| 2020 | 8,368 | 611 | 7.88% |
| 2019 | 7,757 | -191 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 7,948 | 67 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 7,881 | -34 | -0.43% |
| 2016 | 7,915 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 7,908 | 18 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 7,890 | -9 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 7,899 | 76 | 0.97% |
| 2012 | 7,823 | 111 | 1.44% |
| 2011 | 7,712 | 8 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 7,704 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,010 | -488 | -6.51% |
| 1990 | 7,498 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 1980 | 7,512 | 1,445 | 23.82% |
| 1970 | 6,067 | 2,674 | 78.81% |
| 1960 | 3,393 | -436 | -11.39% |
| 1950 | 3,829 | 136 | 3.68% |
| 1940 | 3,693 | -64 | -1.7% |
| 1930 | 3,757 | -709 | -15.88% |
| 1920 | 4,466 | -647 | -12.65% |
| 1910 | 5,113 | 1,754 | 52.22% |
| 1900 | 3,359 | -5,428 | -61.77% |