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Houghton

Iowa · 130 residents · 0.296 sq mi
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Houghton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $70,000. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

130
Unchangedsince 1990
from 130 in 1990
1990 – 2025
439 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 439 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.5
+27%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
63911201481771990201020202024Houghton
202472
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,500
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,203
+101%since 1990
from $9,545 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.1%
−26.9 ptssince 1990
from 30.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$217
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $192 in 1990
US average: $602
87.0%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
13.0% rent
1.5
−20%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.6%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 86.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.9 min
−70%since 1990
from 32.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Houghton, Iowa?

Houghton, Iowa has about 130 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Houghton, Iowa?

The typical household in Houghton, Iowa earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Houghton, Iowa expensive?

In Houghton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $70,000, and the typical rent is about $217 a month.

How educated are people in Houghton, Iowa?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Houghton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Houghton, Iowa?

About 3.1% of people in Houghton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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