COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Houghton County

Michigan · 36,016 residents · 1,009.101 sq mi

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Houghton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,817. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $57,000. Households here earn about 35% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 34.0

US median: 35.2

Average education

23% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 55%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

36,016

+2%since 1990

from 35,446 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

36 / sq mi

+2%since 1990

from 35 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

34.0

+7%since 1990

from 31.9 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202438K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$28,817

+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $17,650 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,078

+67%since 1990

from $9,012 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

16.8%

−4.2 ptssince 1990

from 21.0% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$57,000

+55%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $27,900 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$368

−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $281 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

71.4%

+1.9 ptssince 1990

from 69.5% in 1990

28.6% rent

Afford Score

2.0

+25%since 1990

from 1.6 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic97.4%(34,531)

Black0.3%(124)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(160)

Asian1.7%(588)

Diversity Score7.4%(2,620)

2000

White, non-Hispanic95.1%(34,239)

Black0.9%(334)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(251)

Asian1.8%(643)

Diversity Score8.4%(3,043)

Diversity Score

+14%since 1990

from 7 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

23.0%

+5.0 ptssince 1990

from 18.0% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

84.6%

+10.7 ptssince 1990

from 73.9% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

8.9%

+1.6 ptssince 1990

from 7.3% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

10.6 min

−34%since 1990

from 16.2 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houghton County, Michigan?

Houghton County, Michigan has about 36,016 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Houghton County, Michigan earns about $28,817 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Houghton County, Michigan expensive?

In Houghton County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $57,000, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Houghton County, Michigan?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Houghton County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Houghton County, Michigan?

About 16.8% of people in Houghton County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Houghton County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Houghton County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 570 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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