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Houghton Micro

Houghton, MI · 2 counties · 38,784 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 $34,435. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,861. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,784
+1%since 2000
from 38,317 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
−2%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K38K38K39K40K1990201020202024Houghton
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,435
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,776 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,436
+21%since 2000
from $15,180 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,861
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,538 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
26.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+27%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(36,416)
Black1.1%(413)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(269)
Asian1.7%(645)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(3,287)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(36,416)
Black0.5%(196)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(430)
Asian2.7%(1,051)
Other1.5%(576)
Diversity Score14%(5,431)
Diversity Score
14
+63%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+47%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.9%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

HoughtonCENTRAL8,560
What's inside

2 component counties

Houghton CountyCENTRAL37,842Keweenaw County2,186
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houghton, MI?

Houghton, MI has about 38,784 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Houghton, MI?

The typical household in Houghton, MI earns about $34,435 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 $85,861, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Houghton, MI?

About 26.6% 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 22.2% 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 1,637 residents, a change of about 4 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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