Houghton
Houghton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,639. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $90,200. At a median age of 21.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
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How many people live in Houghton, New York?
Houghton, New York has about 1,748 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Houghton, New York?
The typical household in Houghton, New York earns about $37,639 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 $90,200, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.
How educated are people in Houghton, New York?
About 62.8% 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 25.0% of people in Houghton, New York live below the federal poverty line.
Has Houghton, New York grown since 1990?
Yes, Houghton, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024