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Houghton

New York · 1,728 residents · 2.721 sq mi
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Houghton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,571. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,200. At a median age of 21.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,728
−1%since 2000
from 1,748 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
635 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
21.4
+1%since 2000
from 21.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Houghton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,571
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,639 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,239
+100%since 2000
from $9,139 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
−18%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,010
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.2% in 2000
47.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.2%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−19%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,645)
Black1.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(41)
Asian1.2%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(216)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(1,522)
Black4.5%(78)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(53)
Asian3.2%(56)
Other1.1%(19)
Diversity Score27.5%(475)
Diversity Score
28
+122%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
30.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.8%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 4.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2017
from 86.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 90.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houghton, New York?

Houghton, New York has about 1,728 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Houghton, New York?

The typical household in Houghton, New York earns about $83,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Houghton, New York expensive?

In Houghton, New York, the median home is worth about $163,200, and the typical rent is about $1,010 a month.

How educated are people in Houghton, New York?

About 71.0% of adults age 25 and over in Houghton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Houghton, New York?

About 20.4% of people in Houghton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Houghton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Houghton, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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