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Houghton

Iowa · 141 residents · 0.296 sq mi
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Houghton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,400. With a median age of 55.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
141
+8%since 2000
from 130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
476 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 439 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.1
+24%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
63911201481771990201020202024Houghton
202472
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,250
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,811
+107%since 2000
from $19,203 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.2%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
22.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.5%(8)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+72%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houghton, Iowa?

Houghton, Iowa has about 141 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Houghton, Iowa?

The typical household in Houghton, Iowa earns about $91,250 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 $134,400.

How educated are people in Houghton, Iowa?

About 23.5% 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 4.8% of people in Houghton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Houghton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Houghton, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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