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Houghton Lake

Michigan · 3,427 residents · 10.75 sq mi
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Houghton Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,820. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,900. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,427
−9%since 2000
from 3,749 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
319 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 349 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.0
+15%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Houghton Lake
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,820
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,443 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,261
−9%since 2000
from $16,862 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.9%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
52.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+30%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(3,647)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(34)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(135)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(3,298)
Black0.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(45)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other1.2%(40)
Diversity Score8.2%(281)
Diversity Score
8
+127%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.4%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houghton Lake, Michigan?

Houghton Lake, Michigan has about 3,427 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Houghton Lake, Michigan?

The typical household in Houghton Lake, Michigan earns about $27,820 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Houghton Lake, Michigan expensive?

In Houghton Lake, Michigan, the median home is worth about $89,900, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Houghton Lake, Michigan?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Houghton Lake, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Houghton Lake, Michigan?

About 26.7% of people in Houghton Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Houghton Lake, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Houghton Lake, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 74 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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