Houghton, NY
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Houghton Overview
1,771
TOTAL POPULATION
805
MALE POPULATION
966
FEMALE POPULATION
83.33
MALES / 100 FEMALES
120.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
20.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$17,399
PER CAPITA INCOME
$91,622
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$90,244
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.31
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
836
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Houghton Zip Codes
Houghton Area Codes
Race in Houghton
The most populous races in Houghton are White / Caucasian (1,655 | 93.4%), Black / African American (78 | 4.4%), and Two or more Races (25 | 1.4%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 10 | 0.6% |
Black / African American | 78 | 4.4% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 0.5% |
Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
White / Caucasian | 1,655 | 93.4% |
Two or more Races | 25 | 1.4% |
Some other Race | 3 | 0.2% |
Total | 1,771 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Houghton
The most populous ancestries reported in Houghton are German (431 | 24.3%), English (406 | 22.9%), Irish (121 | 6.8%), Italian (104 | 5.9%), and Scottish (69 | 3.9%), together accounting for 63.9% of all Houghton residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
American | 41 | 2.3% |
Arab | 14 | 0.8% |
Austrian | 60 | 3.4% |
Burmese | 10 | 0.6% |
Canadian | 5 | 0.3% |
Central American | 6 | 0.3% |
Croatian | 23 | 1.3% |
Czechoslovakian | 14 | 0.8% |
Danish | 3 | 0.2% |
Dutch | 17 | 1.0% |
Egyptian | 8 | 0.4% |
English | 406 | 22.9% |
European | 52 | 2.9% |
French | 39 | 2.2% |
German | 431 | 24.3% |
Honduran | 6 | 0.3% |
Irish | 121 | 6.8% |
Italian | 104 | 5.9% |
Jamaican | 10 | 0.6% |
Lebanese | 6 | 0.3% |
Norwegian | 8 | 0.4% |
Pennsylvania German | 3 | 0.2% |
Polish | 13 | 0.7% |
Scandinavian | 3 | 0.2% |
Scotch-Irish | 7 | 0.4% |
Scottish | 69 | 3.9% |
Subsaharan African | 5 | 0.3% |
Swedish | 18 | 1.0% |
Swiss | 40 | 2.3% |
Ukrainian | 17 | 1.0% |
Welsh | 7 | 0.4% |
West Indian | 6 | 0.3% | View All 32 Rows |
Immigrants in Houghton
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Houghton came from Asia (18 | 1.0%), Canada (10 | 0.6%), Caribbean (10 | 0.6%), Eastern Asia (10 | 0.6%), and Jamaica (10 | 0.6%), together accounting for 3.3% of all Houghton residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 9 | 0.5% |
Asia | 18 | 1.0% |
Canada | 10 | 0.6% |
Caribbean | 10 | 0.6% |
Eastern Asia | 10 | 0.6% |
Eastern Europe | 5 | 0.3% |
Egypt | 8 | 0.4% |
Europe | 9 | 0.5% |
France | 4 | 0.2% |
Jamaica | 10 | 0.6% |
Korea | 10 | 0.6% |
Latin America | 10 | 0.6% |
Lebanon | 3 | 0.2% |
Middle Africa | 1 | 0.1% |
Northern Africa | 8 | 0.4% |
Philippines | 5 | 0.3% |
South Eastern Asia | 5 | 0.3% |
Ukraine | 5 | 0.3% |
Western Asia | 3 | 0.2% |
Western Europe | 4 | 0.2% |
Zaire | 1 | 0.1% | View All 21 Rows |
Sex and Age in Houghton
Sex and Age in Houghton
The most populous age groups in Houghton are 15 to 19 Years (264 | 32.8%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (298 | 30.8%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 32 (4.0%) | 40 (4.1%) |
5 to 9 Years | 18 (2.2%) | 19 (2.0%) |
10 to 14 Years | 77 (9.6%) | 48 (5.0%) |
15 to 19 Years | 264 (32.8%) | 298 (30.8%) |
20 to 24 Years | 122 (15.2%) | 269 (27.9%) |
25 to 29 Years | 17 (2.1%) | 21 (2.2%) |
30 to 34 Years | 27 (3.4%) | 30 (3.1%) |
35 to 39 Years | 8 (1.0%) | 18 (1.9%) |
40 to 44 Years | 31 (3.8%) | 36 (3.7%) |
45 to 49 Years | 51 (6.3%) | 43 (4.4%) |
50 to 54 Years | 44 (5.5%) | 36 (3.7%) |
55 to 59 Years | 22 (2.7%) | 14 (1.5%) |
60 to 64 Years | 13 (1.6%) | 19 (2.0%) |
65 to 69 Years | 12 (1.5%) | 16 (1.7%) |
70 to 74 Years | 21 (2.6%) | 5 (0.5%) |
75 to 79 Years | 20 (2.5%) | 24 (2.5%) |
80 to 84 Years | 5 (0.6%) | 11 (1.1%) |
85 Years and over | 21 (2.6%) | 19 (2.0%) |
Total | 805 (100.0%) | 966 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Houghton
Median Family Size in Houghton
The median family size in Houghton is 3.60 persons per family, with single male/father families (6 | 2.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.33 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (5 | 2.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.80 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 203 (94.9%) | 3.60 |
Single Male/Father | 6 (2.8%) | 4.33 |
Single Female/Mother | 5 (2.3%) | 2.80 |
Total Families | 214 (100.0%) | 3.60 |
Median Household Size in Houghton
The median household size in Houghton is 3.52 persons per household, with single male/father households (6 | 2.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.33 persons per household. single female/mother households (5 | 1.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 2.80 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 203 (72.5%) | 3.67 |
Single Male/Father | 6 (2.1%) | 4.33 |
Single Female/Mother | 5 (1.8%) | 2.80 |
Non-family | 66 (23.6%) | 3.03 |
Total Households | 280 (100.0%) | 3.52 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Houghton
Out of a total of 280 households in Houghton, 214 (76.4%) are family households, while 66 (23.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 70, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 39.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 39 (13.9%) |
2-Person Households | 62 (22.1%) | 10 (3.6%) |
3-Person Households | 24 (8.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 70 (25.0%) | 13 (4.6%) |
5-Person Households | 48 (17.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 10 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (1.4%) |
Total | 214 (76.4%) | 66 (23.6%) |
Female Fertility in Houghton
Fertility by Age in Houghton
Average fertility rate in Houghton is 16.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 12 (100.0%) | 38.0 |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 12 (100.0%) | 16.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Houghton
41.7% of women with births (12) in Houghton are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 58.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 58.3% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 5 (41.7%) | 7 (58.3%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 5 (41.7%) | 7 (58.3%) |
Fertility by Education in Houghton
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 7 (58.3%) | 15.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Graduate Degree | 5 (41.7%) | 68.0 |
Total | 12 (100.0%) | 16.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Houghton
58.3% of women with births in Houghton are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 5 (41.7%) | 7 (58.3%) |
Income in Houghton
Income Overview in Houghton
Per Capita Income in Houghton is $17,399, while median incomes of families and households are $91,622 and $90,244 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 1,771 | $17,399 |
Median Family Income | 214 | $91,622 |
Mean Family Income | 214 | $105,566 |
Median Household Income | 280 | $90,244 |
Mean Household Income | 280 | $94,480 |
Income Deficit | 214 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 1,771 | 0.00% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 1,771 | 100.00¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 1,771 | 0.31 |
Earnings by Sex in Houghton
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 413 (38.6%) | $0 |
Female | 658 (61.4%) | $4,524 |
Total | 1,071 (100.0%) | $6,441 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Houghton
The most common earnings brackets in Houghton are $2,499 or less for men (85 | 20.6%) and $2,499 or less for women (244 | 37.1%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 85 (20.6%) | 244 (37.1%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 60 (14.5%) | 105 (16.0%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 24 (5.8%) | 48 (7.3%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 17 (4.1%) | 32 (4.9%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 51 (7.7%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 8 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (1.7%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 16 (3.9%) | 13 (2.0%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (0.9%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (1.5%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 6 (1.5%) | 28 (4.3%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 14 (3.4%) | 3 (0.5%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 3 (0.7%) | 15 (2.3%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 16 (3.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 35 (8.5%) | 48 (7.3%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 29 (7.0%) | 11 (1.7%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 10 (2.4%) | 5 (0.8%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 18 (4.4%) | 5 (0.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 29 (7.0%) | 21 (3.2%) |
$100,000+ | 43 (10.4%) | 2 (0.3%) |
Total | 413 (100.0%) | 658 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Houghton
Average earnings in Houghton are $53,750 for men and $32,917 for women, a difference of 38.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,536, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $47,308. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $45,772, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $2,499.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | - | - |
High School Diploma | - | - |
College or Associate's Degree | - | - |
Bachelor's Degree | $47,308 | $45,772 |
Graduate Degree | $65,536 | $0 |
Total | $53,750 | $32,917 |
Family Income in Houghton
Family Income Brackets in Houghton
According to the Houghton family income data, there are 74 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 34.6% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 0 | 0.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 8 | 3.7% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 5 | 2.3% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 36 | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 74 | 34.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 53 | 24.8% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 29 | 13.6% |
$200,000+ | 9 | 4.2% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Houghton
3-person families (20 | 9.3%) account for the highest median family income in Houghton with $119,167 per family, while 2-person families (69 | 32.2%) have the highest median income of $51,042 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 69 (32.2%) | $102,083 |
3-Person Families | 20 (9.3%) | $119,167 |
4-Person Families | 67 (31.3%) | $90,444 |
5-Person Families | 48 (22.4%) | $107,813 |
6-Person Families | 10 (4.7%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
Total | 214 (100.0%) | $91,622 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Houghton
The median family income in Houghton is $91,622, with families comprising 3+ earners (32) having the highest median family income of $107,000, while families with no earners (9) have the lowest median family income of $71,250, accounting for 14.9% and 4.2% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 9 (4.2%) | $71,250 |
1 Earner | 45 (21.0%) | $97,917 |
2 Earners | 128 (59.8%) | $91,571 |
3+ Earners | 32 (14.9%) | $107,000 |
Total | 214 (100.0%) | $91,622 |
Household Income in Houghton
Household Income Brackets in Houghton
With 87 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Houghton, accounting for 31.1% of all households.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 0 | 0.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 12 | 4.3% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 13 | 4.6% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 12 | 4.3% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 11 | 3.9% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 47 | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 87 | 31.1% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 52 | 18.6% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 33 | 11.8% |
$200,000+ | 13 | 4.6% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Houghton
The median household income in Houghton is $90,244, with the highest median household income of $92,292 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 53 households (18.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $19,904, with 25 households (8.9%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 25 (8.9%) | $19,904 |
25 to 44 Years | 88 (31.4%) | $68,500 |
45 to 64 Years | 114 (40.7%) | $92,258 |
65+ Years | 53 (18.9%) | $92,292 |
Total | 280 (100.0%) | $90,244 |
Poverty in Houghton
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Houghton
With 6.2% poverty level for males and 19.1% for females among the residents of Houghton, 25 to 34 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12 males (27.3%) and 104 females (67.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 104 (67.5%) |
25 to 34 Years | 12 (27.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 10 (10.5%) | 3 (4.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 5 (17.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 27 (6.2%) | 107 (19.1%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Houghton
According to the poverty statistics in Houghton, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 32 (100.0%) | 40 (100.0%) |
5 Years | 12 (100.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 14 (100.0%) | 28 (100.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 69 (100.0%) | 27 (100.0%) |
15 Years | 19 (100.0%) | 35 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 27 (100.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 5 (100.0%) | 50 (32.5%) |
25 to 34 Years | 32 (72.7%) | 51 (100.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 39 (100.0%) | 54 (100.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 85 (89.5%) | 72 (96.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 27 (100.0%) | 33 (100.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 25 (100.0%) | 21 (100.0%) |
75 Years and over | 23 (82.1%) | 21 (100.0%) |
Total | 409 (93.8%) | 452 (80.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Houghton
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 70 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 82 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 51 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 203 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Houghton
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Houghton
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Houghton
Employment by Class of Employer in Houghton
Among the 712 employed individuals in Houghton, not-for-profit organizations (319 | 44.8%), private company employees (261 | 36.7%), and state government employees (67 | 9.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 261 | 36.7% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 0 | 0.0% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 26 | 3.6% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 319 | 44.8% |
Local Government Employees | 31 | 4.3% |
State Government Employees | 67 | 9.4% |
Federal Government Employees | 8 | 1.1% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 712 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Houghton
According to the labor force statistics for Houghton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,483), 56.4% or 836 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.8% or 57 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 92.0% or 160 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 32.6% or 45 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 138 (27.2%) | 45 (32.6%) |
20 to 24 Years | 294 (75.2%) | 12 (4.1%) |
25 to 29 Years | 34 (89.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 52 (91.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 80 (86.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 160 (92.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 30 (83.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 28 (87.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 17 (31.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 3 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 836 (56.4%) | 57 (6.8%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Houghton
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 13 (81.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 10 (58.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College / Associate Degree | 35 (81.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 326 (92.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 384 (89.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Houghton
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Houghton are Community & Social Service (248 | 31.8%), Education Instruction & Library (187 | 24.0%), Management (69 | 8.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (54 | 6.9%), and Business & Financial (39 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Houghton, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (90.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (91.3%), and Health Technologists (85.7%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 54 (78.3%) | 15 (21.7%) |
Business & Financial | 32 (82.1%) | 7 (17.9%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 49 (90.7%) | 5 (9.3%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 34 (87.2%) | 5 (12.8%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 74 (29.8%) | 174 (70.2%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 13 (68.4%) | 6 (31.6%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 38 (20.3%) | 149 (79.7%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 23 (65.7%) | 12 (34.3%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 2 (8.7%) | 21 (91.3%) |
Health Technologists | 2 (14.3%) | 12 (85.7%) |
Total (Category) | 211 (48.7%) | 222 (51.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 337 (43.3%) | 442 (56.7%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Houghton are Food Preparation & Serving (72 | 9.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (71 | 9.1%), Personal Care & Service (26 | 3.3%), Healthcare Support (8 | 1.0%), and Security & Protection (8 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Houghton, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (66.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.0%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 6 (75.0%) | 2 (25.0%) |
Security & Protection | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 36 (50.0%) | 36 (50.0%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 24 (33.8%) | 47 (66.2%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 74 (40.0%) | 111 (60.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 337 (43.3%) | 442 (56.7%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Houghton are Office & Administration (73 | 9.4%), and Sales & Related (32 | 4.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 2 (6.2%) | 30 (93.8%) |
Office & Administration | 0 (0.0%) | 73 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 2 (1.9%) | 103 (98.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 337 (43.3%) | 442 (56.7%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Houghton are Construction & Extraction (5 | 0.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 337 (43.3%) | 442 (56.7%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Houghton are Material Moving (25 | 3.2%), Transportation (14 | 1.8%), and Production (8 | 1.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Transportation | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 19 (76.0%) | 6 (24.0%) |
Total (Category) | 41 (87.2%) | 6 (12.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 337 (43.3%) | 442 (56.7%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Houghton
Employment Industries in Houghton
The major employment industries in Houghton include Educational Services (476 | 61.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (92 | 11.8%), Retail Trade (41 | 5.3%), Professional & Scientific (33 | 4.2%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (32 | 4.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Houghton
The Houghton industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (65.8%), Educational Services (62.8%), and Accommodation & Food Services (60.9%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Manufacturing | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Wholesale Trade | 7 (46.7%) | 8 (53.3%) |
Retail Trade | 14 (34.2%) | 27 (65.8%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 7 (63.6%) | 4 (36.4%) |
Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 13 (39.4%) | 20 (60.6%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Educational Services | 177 (37.2%) | 299 (62.8%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 16 (50.0%) | 16 (50.0%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 36 (39.1%) | 56 (60.9%) |
Public Administration | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 337 (43.3%) | 442 (56.7%) |
Education in Houghton
School Enrollment in Houghton
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,160 students in Houghton are college / undergraduate (829 | 71.5%), middle school (115 | 9.9%), and high school (99 | 8.5%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 32 | 2.8% |
Kindergarten | 17 | 1.5% |
Elementary School | 13 | 1.1% |
Middle School | 115 | 9.9% |
High School | 99 | 8.5% |
College / Undergraduate | 829 | 71.5% |
Graduate / Professional | 55 | 4.7% |
Total | 1,160 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Houghton
Out of a total of 1,160 students who are enrolled in schools in Houghton, 752 (64.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 408 (35.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 25 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 35 years and over has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 31 (86.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 24 (64.9%) | 13 (35.1%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 72 (57.6%) | 53 (42.4%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 33 (35.5%) | 60 (64.5%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 151 (32.2%) | 318 (67.8%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 97 (26.7%) | 267 (73.4%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
35 Years and over | 31 (86.1%) | 5 (13.9%) |
Total | 408 (35.2%) | 752 (64.8%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Houghton
Education (142 | 29.5%), business (70 | 14.5%), liberal arts & history (31 | 6.4%), communications (30 | 6.2%), and physical & health sciences (28 | 5.8%) are the most common fields of study among 482 individuals in Houghton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 18 | 3.7% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 11 | 2.3% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 28 | 5.8% |
Psychology | 22 | 4.6% |
Social Sciences | 24 | 5.0% |
Engineering | 14 | 2.9% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 13 | 2.7% |
Science & Technology | 25 | 5.2% |
Business | 70 | 14.5% |
Education | 142 | 29.5% |
Literature & Languages | 17 | 3.5% |
Liberal Arts & History | 31 | 6.4% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 18 | 3.7% |
Communications | 30 | 6.2% |
Arts & Humanities | 19 | 3.9% |
Total | 482 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Houghton
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Houghton
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Houghton are males with 2 vehicles (140, accounting for 68.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (196, making up 48.4%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 3 (1.5%) | 37 (12.8%) |
1 Vehicle | 34 (16.7%) | 39 (13.5%) |
2 Vehicles | 140 (68.6%) | 196 (67.8%) |
3 Vehicles | 12 (5.9%) | 15 (5.2%) |
4 Vehicles | 15 (7.3%) | 2 (0.7%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 204 (100.0%) | 289 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Houghton
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Houghton are 5 to 9 minutes (200 commuters, 32.0%), less than 5 minutes (181 commuters, 28.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (107 commuters, 17.1%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 181 | 28.9% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 200 | 32.0% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 107 | 17.1% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 9 | 1.4% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 5 | 0.8% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 40 | 6.4% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 16 | 2.6% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 6 | 1.0% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 12 | 1.9% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 39 | 6.2% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 8 | 1.3% |
90 or more Minutes | 3 | 0.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in Houghton
The most common commute times in Houghton are less than 5 minutes (106 commuters, 41.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (120 commuters, 32.6%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 106 (41.1%) | 75 (20.4%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 80 (31.0%) | 120 (32.6%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 28 (10.8%) | 79 (21.5%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (2.5%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (1.4%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 40 (10.9%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (4.3%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 4 (1.5%) | 2 (0.5%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 12 (4.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 17 (6.6%) | 22 (6.0%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 8 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
90 or more Minutes | 3 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Houghton
The most frequent times of departure to work in Houghton are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (49, 19.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (79, 21.5%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 8 (3.1%) | 24 (6.5%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 1 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 14 (5.4%) | 10 (2.7%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 19 (7.4%) | 13 (3.5%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 25 (9.7%) | 57 (15.5%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 37 (14.3%) | 79 (21.5%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 46 (17.8%) | 8 (2.2%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 13 (5.0%) | 37 (10.1%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 12 (4.6%) | 40 (10.9%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (4.1%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 6 (2.3%) | 17 (4.6%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 49 (19.0%) | 55 (14.9%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 28 (10.8%) | 13 (3.5%) |
Total | 258 (100.0%) | 368 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Houghton
Occupancy by Ownership in Houghton
Of the total 280 dwellings in Houghton, owner-occupied units account for 178 (63.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 102 (36.4%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 178 | 63.6% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 102 | 36.4% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 280 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Houghton
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 39 | 13.9% |
2-Person Household | 72 | 25.7% |
3-Person Household | 24 | 8.6% |
4+ Person Household | 145 | 51.8% |
Total Housing Units | 280 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Houghton
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 15 (38.5%) | 24 (61.5%) |
2-Person Household | 52 (72.2%) | 20 (27.8%) |
3-Person Household | 14 (58.3%) | 10 (41.7%) |
4+ Person Household | 97 (66.9%) | 48 (33.1%) |
Total Housing Units | 178 (63.6%) | 102 (36.4%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Houghton
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 13 (76.5%) | 4 (23.5%) |
College/Associate Degree | 4 (11.4%) | 31 (88.6%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 158 (70.2%) | 67 (29.8%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Houghton
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 72 | 25.7% |
35 to 44 Years | 41 | 14.6% |
45 to 54 Years | 78 | 27.9% |
55 to 64 Years | 36 | 12.9% |
65 to 74 Years | 27 | 9.6% |
75 to 84 Years | 23 | 8.2% |
85 Years and Over | 3 | 1.1% |
Total | 280 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Houghton
Median Income by Occupancy in Houghton
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 178 (63.6%) | $91,250 |
Renter-Occupied | 102 (36.4%) | $84,643 |
Average | 280 (100.0%) | $90,244 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Houghton
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (11.8%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (12.8%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (11.8%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 8 (4.5%) | 3 (2.9%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 45 (25.3%) | 2 (2.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 46 (25.8%) | 41 (40.2%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 44 (24.7%) | 8 (7.8%) |
$150,000 or more | 35 (19.7%) | 11 (10.8%) |
Total | 178 (100.0%) | 102 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Houghton
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 3 (1.7%) | 13 (12.8%) |
$300 to $499 | 2 (1.1%) | 7 (6.9%) |
$500 to $799 | 53 (29.8%) | 24 (23.5%) |
$800 to $999 | 26 (14.6%) | 37 (36.3%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 50 (28.1%) | 13 (12.8%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 30 (16.9%) | 5 (4.9%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 14 (7.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 178 (100.0%) | 102 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Houghton
Housing Structures in Houghton
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 238 | 85.0% |
Single Unit, Attached | 8 | 2.9% |
2 Unit Apartments | 5 | 1.8% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 29 | 10.4% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
10 or more Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
Mobile Home / Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 280 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Houghton
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 178 (74.8%) | 60 (25.2%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 178 (63.6%) | 102 (36.4%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Houghton
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 9 (5.1%) | 12 (11.8%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 10 (5.6%) | 11 (10.8%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 34 (19.1%) | 33 (32.4%) |
8 or more Rooms | 125 (70.2%) | 46 (45.1%) |
Total | 178 (100.0%) | 102 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Houghton
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 136 (76.4%) | 45 (44.1%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (2.9%) |
Electricity | 15 (8.4%) | 54 (52.9%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 27 (15.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 178 (100.0%) | 102 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Houghton
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 3 (1.7%) | 16 (15.7%) |
1 Vehicle | 41 (23.0%) | 28 (27.5%) |
2 Vehicles | 105 (59.0%) | 58 (56.9%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 29 (16.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 178 (100.0%) | 102 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Houghton
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Houghton
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 70 | 108 |
Median Property Value | $140,600 | $154,800 |
Median Household Income | $105,500 | $18 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $664 | $0 |
Real Estate Taxes | $4,750 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Houghton
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 5 (7.1%) | 6 (5.6%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 65 (92.9%) | 93 (86.1%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (8.3%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 70 (100.0%) | 108 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Houghton
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (5.6%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 8 (11.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 6 (8.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 17 (24.3%) | 39 (36.1%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 22 (31.4%) | 29 (26.9%) |
$150,000 or more | 17 (24.3%) | 22 (20.4%) |
Total | 70 (100.0%) | 108 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Houghton
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 56 (80.0%) | 77,727 (71,969.4%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 6 (8.6%) | 79 (73.2%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 5 (7.1%) | 16 (14.8%) |
4.0x or more | 3 (4.3%) | 5 (4.6%) |
Total | 70 (100.0%) | 108 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Houghton
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 6 (8.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 61 (87.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 70 (100.0%) | 108 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Houghton
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Houghton
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 96 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 434 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 639 (97.3%) | 18 (2.7%) |
26 to 34 Years | 95 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 87 (93.5%) | 6 (6.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 170 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 60 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 46 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 49 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,676 (98.6%) | 24 (1.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Houghton
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 96 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 434 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 639 (97.3%) | 18 (2.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Houghton
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 96 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 37 (88.1%) | 5 (11.9%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 176 (96.7%) | 6 (3.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 287 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000 and over | 371 (98.2%) | 7 (1.8%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Houghton
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 24 (25.0%) | 92 (95.8%) |
6 to 18 Years | 57 (13.1%) | 414 (95.4%) |
19 to 25 Years | 109 (16.6%) | 545 (83.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 13 (13.7%) | 82 (86.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 25 (26.9%) | 83 (89.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 47 (27.7%) | 142 (83.5%) |
55 to 64 Years | 13 (21.7%) | 59 (98.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 38 (82.6%) | 21 (45.7%) |
75 Years and over | 49 (100.0%) | 34 (69.4%) |
Total | 375 (22.1%) | 1,472 (86.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Houghton
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 15 (4.0%) | 36 (6.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 21 (13.0%) | 16 (9.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (14.3%) |
75 Years and over | 13 (46.4%) | 10 (47.6%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Houghton
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 13 (8.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 8 (28.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 8 (5.0%) | 3 (1.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 5 (17.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 15 (4.0%) | 21 (3.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (5.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 5 (17.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (1.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (14.3%) |
75 Years and over | 10 (35.7%) | 7 (33.3%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 5 (17.9%) | 7 (33.3%) |
Technology Access in Houghton
Computing Device Access in Houghton
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 272 | 97.1% |
Smartphone | 262 | 93.6% |
Tablet | 245 | 87.5% |
No Computing Device | 3 | 1.1% |
Total | 280 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Houghton
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 243 | 86.8% |
Cellular Data Only | 16 | 5.7% |
Satellite Internet | 11 | 3.9% |
No Internet | 15 | 5.4% |
Total | 280 | 100.0% |
Houghton Summary
Houghton is a town located in the northern part of New York State in the United States. It is situated in the St. Lawrence County and is part of the Ogdensburg-Massena Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town has a total area of 36.2 square miles and a population of 2,845 as of the 2010 census.
History
The area that is now Houghton was first settled in the late 1700s by settlers from New England. The town was originally part of the town of Oswegatchie, which was established in 1796. In 1802, the town of Houghton was formed from a portion of Oswegatchie. The town was named after Amasa Houghton, a prominent local landowner.
In the early 19th century, the town was a major center for the lumber industry. The town was also home to several gristmills, sawmills, and tanneries. The town was also home to several iron ore mines, which were in operation until the early 20th century.
Geography
Houghton is located in the northern part of New York State, in the St. Lawrence County. It is situated in the Ogdensburg-Massena Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town has a total area of 36.2 square miles and is bordered by the towns of Oswegatchie to the north, Rossie to the east, Macomb to the south, and Edwards to the west.
The town is located in the Adirondack Mountains and is home to several lakes and rivers, including the Oswegatchie River, the St. Regis River, and the Raquette River. The town is also home to several state parks, including the Houghton Falls State Park and the Houghton Lake State Park.
Economy
The economy of Houghton is largely based on tourism and agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, hay, and apples. The town is also home to several wineries and breweries, which produce a variety of wines and beers.
The town is also home to several businesses, including a lumber mill, a sawmill, and a furniture factory. The town is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 2,845 people, 1,093 households, and 790 families residing in the town. The population density was 78.7 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $50,000. The per capita income for the town was $20,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Houghton?
Total Population of Houghton is 1,771.
What is the Total Male Population of Houghton?
Total Male Population of Houghton is 805.
What is the Total Female Population of Houghton?
Total Female Population of Houghton is 966.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Houghton?
There are 83.33 Males per 100 Females in Houghton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Houghton?
There are 120.00 Females per 100 Males in Houghton.
What is the Median Population Age in Houghton?
Median Population Age in Houghton is 20.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Houghton
Average Family Size in Houghton is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Houghton
Average Household Size in Houghton is 3.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Houghton?
Per Capita income in Houghton is $17,399.
What is the Median Family Income in Houghton?
Median Family Income in Houghton is $91,622.
What is the Median Household income in Houghton?
Median Household Income in Houghton is $90,244.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Houghton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Houghton is 0.31.
How Large is the Labor Force in Houghton?
There are 836 People in the Labor Forcein in Houghton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Houghton?
56.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Houghton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Houghton?
Unemployment Rate in Houghton is 6.8%.