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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Houghton

Michigan · 7,010 residents · 4.384 sq mi
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Houghton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,186. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $91,900. At a median age of 21.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 21.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,010
−7%since 1990
from 7,498 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,599 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 1,710 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
21.7
+1%since 1990
from 21.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Houghton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,186
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,059 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,750
+65%since 1990
from $7,107 in 1990
US average: $21,522
36.9%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 40.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,900
+58%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$362
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
36.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 35.6% in 1990
63.6% rent
4.3
+58%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(6,937)
Black0.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1%(76)
Asian6.2%(466)
Diversity Score19.6%(1,473)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(6,221)
Black1.9%(131)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(54)
Asian6.8%(475)
Diversity Score22.2%(1,555)
22
+13%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.5%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 40.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.2%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 85.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
25.5%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 22.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

8.3 min
−37%since 1990
from 13.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houghton, Michigan?

Houghton, Michigan has about 7,010 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Houghton, Michigan?

The typical household in Houghton, Michigan earns about $21,186 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Houghton, Michigan expensive?

In Houghton, Michigan, the median home is worth about $91,900, and the typical rent is about $362 a month.

How educated are people in Houghton, Michigan?

About 45.5% of adults age 25 and over in Houghton, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Houghton, Michigan?

About 36.9% of people in Houghton, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Houghton, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Houghton, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 488 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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