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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Houghton Micro

Houghton, MI · 2 counties · 38,317 residents · 1,549.213 sq mi
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Houghton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,776. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $56,538.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

38,317
+3%since 1990
from 37,147 in 1990
1990 – 2025
25 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 24 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.7
+7%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
37K38K38K39K40K1990201020202024Houghton
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,776
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,475 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,180
+69%since 1990
from $8,994 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.6%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,538
+56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,511 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$362
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279 in 1990
US average: $602
72.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
27.5% rent
2.0
+25%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(36,228)
Black0.3%(124)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(174)
Asian1.6%(590)
Diversity Score7.2%(2,665)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(36,416)
Black1.1%(413)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(269)
Asian1.7%(645)
Diversity Score8.6%(3,287)
9
+20%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.7%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.6%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.8 min
−34%since 1990
from 16.4 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, MI?

Houghton, MI has about 38,317 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Houghton, MI?

The typical household in Houghton, MI earns about $28,776 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Houghton, MI expensive?

In Houghton, MI, the median home is worth about $56,538, and the typical rent is about $362 a month.

How educated are people in Houghton, MI?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Houghton, MI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Houghton, MI?

About 16.6% of people in Houghton, MI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Houghton, MI grown since 1990?

Yes, Houghton, MI has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,170 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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