Houghton, MI

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Houghton Overview

8,303
TOTAL POPULATION
5,189
MALE POPULATION
3,114
FEMALE POPULATION
166.63
MALES / 100 FEMALES
60.01
FEMALES / 100 MALES
22.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$21,630
PER CAPITA INCOME
$85,400
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$29,821
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.58
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,001
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
53.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Houghton Zip Codes

Houghton Area Codes

Race in Houghton

The most populous races in Houghton are White / Caucasian (6,566 | 79.1%), Asian (757 | 9.1%), and Two or more Races (382 | 4.6%).
Race in Houghton
Race# Population% Population
Asian7579.1%
Black / African American2713.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2723.3%
Native / Alaskan420.5%
White / Caucasian6,56679.1%
Two or more Races3824.6%
Some other Race2853.4%
Total8,303100.0%

Ancestry in Houghton

The most populous ancestries reported in Houghton are German (1,881 | 22.7%), Finnish (875 | 10.5%), Polish (661 | 8.0%), Irish (622 | 7.5%), and English (491 | 5.9%), together accounting for 54.5% of all Houghton residents.
Ancestry in Houghton
Ancestry# Population% Population
African80.1%
Albanian110.1%
American3684.4%
Arab550.7%
Argentinean150.2%
Austrian80.1%
Belgian130.2%
Bhutanese60.1%
Blackfeet50.1%
Brazilian110.1%
British100.1%
Burmese1061.3%
Canadian110.1%
Cherokee50.1%
Chippewa630.8%
Cuban390.5%
Czech390.5%
Danish100.1%
Dutch2432.9%
Eastern European1351.6%
English4915.9%
European4845.8%
Finnish87510.5%
French2182.6%
French Canadian750.9%
German1,88122.7%
Greek240.3%
Hungarian600.7%
Indian (Asian)2503.0%
Iranian490.6%
Irish6227.5%
Italian4175.0%
Kenyan620.7%
Korean50.1%
Lebanese550.7%
Lithuanian330.4%
Lumbee30.0%
Mexican1251.5%
Native Hawaiian100.1%
Nigerian1241.5%
Northern European1091.3%
Norwegian2833.4%
Peruvian150.2%
Polish6618.0%
Potawatomi230.3%
Puerto Rican140.2%
Russian400.5%
Scandinavian590.7%
Scotch-Irish1181.4%
Scottish1031.2%
Sioux480.6%
Slovak160.2%
Slovene20.0%
South American470.6%
Spaniard390.5%
Spanish80.1%
Sri Lankan160.2%
Subsaharan African1942.3%
Swedish1571.9%
Thai2993.6%
Turkish370.4%
Ukrainian190.2%
Venezuelan170.2%
Vietnamese620.7%
Welsh300.4%
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Immigrants in Houghton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Houghton came from Asia (952 | 11.5%), South Central Asia (655 | 7.9%), India (511 | 6.1%), Eastern Asia (247 | 3.0%), and China (204 | 2.5%), together accounting for 30.9% of all Houghton residents.
Immigrants in Houghton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1942.3%
Argentina150.2%
Asia95211.5%
Bangladesh620.7%
Canada460.5%
Caribbean80.1%
China2042.5%
Eastern Africa620.7%
Eastern Asia2473.0%
Eastern Europe480.6%
England240.3%
Europe1241.5%
Greece60.1%
India5116.1%
Iran490.6%
Japan160.2%
Kenya620.7%
Korea270.3%
Latin America230.3%
Lithuania110.1%
Nigeria1321.6%
Northern Europe610.7%
Pakistan330.4%
Philippines50.1%
Russia180.2%
Singapore80.1%
South America150.2%
South Central Asia6557.9%
South Eastern Asia130.2%
Southern Europe150.2%
Spain90.1%
Taiwan50.1%
Trinidad and Tobago80.1%
Turkey370.4%
Ukraine190.2%
Western Africa1321.6%
Western Asia370.4%
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Sex and Age in Houghton

Sex and Age in Houghton

The most populous age groups in Houghton are 20 to 24 Years (1,917 | 36.9%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (733 | 23.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Houghton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years127 (2.5%)84 (2.7%)
5 to 9 Years119 (2.3%)135 (4.3%)
10 to 14 Years112 (2.2%)163 (5.2%)
15 to 19 Years1,267 (24.4%)733 (23.5%)
20 to 24 Years1,917 (36.9%)537 (17.2%)
25 to 29 Years448 (8.6%)302 (9.7%)
30 to 34 Years293 (5.7%)80 (2.6%)
35 to 39 Years88 (1.7%)114 (3.7%)
40 to 44 Years135 (2.6%)100 (3.2%)
45 to 49 Years81 (1.6%)130 (4.2%)
50 to 54 Years118 (2.3%)95 (3.0%)
55 to 59 Years33 (0.6%)103 (3.3%)
60 to 64 Years153 (2.9%)119 (3.8%)
65 to 69 Years74 (1.4%)120 (3.8%)
70 to 74 Years44 (0.9%)62 (2.0%)
75 to 79 Years96 (1.8%)92 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years35 (0.7%)31 (1.0%)
85 Years and over49 (0.9%)114 (3.7%)
Total5,189 (100.0%)3,114 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Houghton

Median Family Size in Houghton

The median family size in Houghton is 3.12 persons per family, with married-couple families (654 | 71.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.31 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (188 | 20.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.58 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Houghton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple654 (71.1%)3.31
Single Male/Father78 (8.5%)2.76
Single Female/Mother188 (20.4%)2.58
Total Families920 (100.0%)3.12

Median Household Size in Houghton

The median household size in Houghton is 2.22 persons per household, with married-couple households (654 | 27.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.31 persons per household. non-family households (1,465 | 61.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.64 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Houghton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple654 (27.4%)3.31
Single Male/Father78 (3.3%)3.04
Single Female/Mother188 (7.9%)2.58
Non-family1,465 (61.4%)1.64
Total Households2,385 (100.0%)2.22

Household Size by Marriage Status in Houghton

Out of a total of 2,385 households in Houghton, 920 (38.6%) are family households, while 1,465 (61.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 432, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 958.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Houghton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-958 (40.2%)
2-Person Households432 (18.1%)336 (14.1%)
3-Person Households251 (10.5%)61 (2.6%)
4-Person Households92 (3.9%)91 (3.8%)
5-Person Households70 (2.9%)12 (0.5%)
6-Person Households52 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households23 (1.0%)7 (0.3%)
Total920 (38.6%)1,465 (61.4%)

Female Fertility in Houghton

Fertility by Age in Houghton

Average fertility rate in Houghton is 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 53.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Houghton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years22 (53.7%)24.0
35 to 50 years19 (46.3%)51.0
Total41 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Houghton

46.3% of women with births (41) in Houghton are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Houghton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (46.3%)22 (53.7%)

Fertility by Education in Houghton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Houghton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma22 (53.7%)64.0
College or Associate's Degree8 (19.5%)10.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree11 (26.8%)37.0
Total41 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Houghton

53.7% of women with births in Houghton are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Houghton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (46.3%)22 (53.7%)

Income in Houghton

Income Overview in Houghton

Per Capita Income in Houghton is $21,630, while median incomes of families and households are $85,400 and $29,821 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income8,303$21,630
Median Family Income920$85,400
Mean Family Income920$117,670
Median Household Income2,385$29,821
Mean Household Income2,385$64,362
Income Deficit920$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)8,30330.98%
Wage / Income Gap ($)8,30369.02¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8,3030.58

Earnings by Sex in Houghton

Average Earnings in Houghton are $9,330, $8,091 for men and $11,723 for women, a difference of 31.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Houghton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,587 (66.0%)$8,091
Female1,847 (34.0%)$11,723
Total5,434 (100.0%)$9,330

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Houghton

The most common earnings brackets in Houghton are $5,000 to $7,499 for men (695 | 19.4%) and $2,499 or less for women (283 | 15.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Houghton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less455 (12.7%)283 (15.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999543 (15.1%)164 (8.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499695 (19.4%)154 (8.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999425 (11.8%)153 (8.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499214 (6.0%)246 (13.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999142 (4.0%)48 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49995 (2.6%)98 (5.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999137 (3.8%)80 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49927 (0.7%)61 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999120 (3.4%)47 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99987 (2.4%)73 (4.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99948 (1.3%)104 (5.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99934 (0.9%)24 (1.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99995 (2.6%)29 (1.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99914 (0.4%)8 (0.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99935 (1.0%)21 (1.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99996 (2.7%)24 (1.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99939 (1.1%)13 (0.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999104 (2.9%)102 (5.5%)
$100,000+182 (5.1%)115 (6.2%)
Total3,587 (100.0%)1,847 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Houghton

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Houghton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$24,954$26,123

Family Income in Houghton

Family Income Brackets in Houghton

According to the Houghton family income data, there are 163 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.7% of all families. Conversely, the $35,000 to $49,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 8 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Houghton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000475.1%
$10,000 to $14,999141.5%
$15,000 to $24,99913815.0%
$25,000 to $34,999808.7%
$35,000 to $49,99980.9%
$50,000 to $74,99910111.0%
$75,000 to $99,99912413.5%
$100,000 to $149,99910311.2%
$150,000 to $199,99916317.7%
$200,000+14215.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Houghton

4-person families (92 | 10.0%) account for the highest median family income in Houghton with $182,708 per family, while 4-person families (92 | 10.0%) have the highest median income of $45,677 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Houghton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families432 (47.0%)$0
3-Person Families251 (27.3%)$111,518
4-Person Families92 (10.0%)$182,708
5-Person Families86 (9.3%)$54,063
6-Person Families36 (3.9%)$0
7+ Person Families23 (2.5%)$0
Total920 (100.0%)$85,400

Family Income by Number of Earners in Houghton

Family Income by Number of Earners in Houghton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners105 (11.4%)$0
1 Earner272 (29.6%)$54,063
2 Earners403 (43.8%)$83,750
3+ Earners140 (15.2%)$191,522
Total920 (100.0%)$85,400

Household Income in Houghton

Household Income Brackets in Houghton

With 563 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Houghton, accounting for 23.6% of all households. In contrast, only 114 households (4.8%) fall into the $100,000 to $149,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Houghton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00031013.0%
$10,000 to $14,9992159.0%
$15,000 to $24,99956323.6%
$25,000 to $34,9991747.3%
$35,000 to $49,9991436.0%
$50,000 to $74,99931013.0%
$75,000 to $99,9992299.6%
$100,000 to $149,9991144.8%
$150,000 to $199,9991867.8%
$200,000+1436.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Houghton

The median household income in Houghton is $29,821, with the highest median household income of $66,094 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 487 households (20.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $15,938, with 781 households (32.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Houghton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years781 (32.8%)$15,938
25 to 44 Years628 (26.3%)$44,773
45 to 64 Years489 (20.5%)$26,821
65+ Years487 (20.4%)$66,094
Total2,385 (100.0%)$29,821

Poverty in Houghton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Houghton

With 41.6% poverty level for males and 26.6% for females among the residents of Houghton, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 885 males (71.8%) and 437 females (70.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Houghton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years63 (49.6%)12 (14.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)13 (33.3%)
6 to 11 Years28 (21.2%)3 (2.3%)
12 to 14 Years3 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years9 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years885 (71.8%)437 (70.9%)
25 to 34 Years169 (40.9%)116 (47.9%)
35 to 44 Years26 (16.5%)4 (1.9%)
45 to 54 Years6 (3.0%)7 (3.1%)
55 to 64 Years34 (18.9%)44 (19.8%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.9%)3 (1.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,224 (41.6%)639 (26.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Houghton

According to the poverty statistics in Houghton, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Houghton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years64 (50.4%)72 (85.7%)
5 Years36 (100.0%)26 (66.7%)
6 to 11 Years104 (78.8%)125 (97.7%)
12 to 14 Years56 (94.9%)131 (100.0%)
15 Years19 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years77 (89.5%)76 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years347 (28.2%)179 (29.1%)
25 to 34 Years244 (59.1%)126 (52.1%)
35 to 44 Years132 (83.5%)210 (98.1%)
45 to 54 Years193 (97.0%)218 (96.9%)
55 to 64 Years146 (81.1%)178 (80.2%)
65 to 74 Years117 (99.2%)179 (98.4%)
75 Years and over180 (100.0%)237 (100.0%)
Total1,715 (58.4%)1,767 (73.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Houghton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Houghton show that 9.0% or 59 of the total 654 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 14.1%, comprising of 12 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 7.9%, which includes 17 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Houghton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children323 (91.5%)30 (8.5%)
1 or 2 Children199 (92.1%)17 (7.9%)
3 or 4 Children73 (85.9%)12 (14.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total595 (91.0%)59 (9.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Houghton

According to the poverty data in Houghton, 88.5% or 69 single-father households and 12.8% or 24 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 households (15.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Houghton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)24 (15.6%)
3 or 4 Children16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total69 (88.5%)24 (12.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Houghton

The poverty data for Houghton shows that 59 of the married-couple family households (9.0%) and 93 of the single-parent households (35.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (14.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 household (72.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Houghton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children30 (8.5%)53 (65.4%)
1 or 2 Children17 (7.9%)24 (14.7%)
3 or 4 Children12 (14.1%)16 (72.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total59 (9.0%)93 (35.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Houghton

Employment by Class of Employer in Houghton

Among the 3,343 employed individuals in Houghton, private company employees (1,798 | 53.8%), state government employees (928 | 27.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (276 | 8.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Houghton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,79853.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)511.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1253.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations2768.3%
Local Government Employees1313.9%
State Government Employees92827.8%
Federal Government Employees120.4%
Unpaid Family Workers220.7%
Total3,343100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Houghton

According to the labor force statistics for Houghton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (7,534), 53.1% or 4,001 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.9% or 476 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 100.0% or 136 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.7% or 293 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Houghton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years704 (35.7%)70 (9.9%)
20 to 24 Years1,291 (52.6%)293 (22.7%)
25 to 29 Years612 (81.6%)50 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Years230 (61.7%)24 (10.4%)
35 to 44 Years367 (84.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years323 (76.2%)6 (1.9%)
55 to 59 Years136 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years173 (63.6%)25 (14.5%)
65 to 74 Years136 (45.3%)6 (4.4%)
75 Years and over27 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,001 (53.1%)476 (11.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Houghton

According to labor force statistics for Houghton, 77.0% of individuals (1,842) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,392) are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 105 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 87.0% or 322 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 25.2% or 26 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Houghton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School103 (60.9%)43 (25.2%)
High School Diploma152 (48.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree322 (87.0%)43 (11.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,264 (82.0%)51 (3.3%)
Total1,842 (77.0%)136 (5.7%)

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 (1,017 | 28.8%), Education Instruction & Library (755 | 21.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (231 | 6.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (218 | 6.2%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (194 | 5.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Houghton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Houghton, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (81.1%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (73.2%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (72.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (70.6%), Management (58.0%), and Health Technologists (57.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Houghton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management50 (42.0%)69 (58.0%)
Business & Financial38 (52.8%)34 (47.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science149 (64.5%)82 (35.5%)
Computers & Mathematics60 (81.1%)14 (18.9%)
Architecture & Engineering36 (42.9%)48 (57.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science53 (72.6%)20 (27.4%)
Community & Social Service 621 (61.1%)396 (38.9%)
Education, Arts & Media20 (29.4%)48 (70.6%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library459 (60.8%)296 (39.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment142 (73.2%)52 (26.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating97 (44.5%)121 (55.5%)
Health Technologists51 (42.1%)70 (57.9%)
Total (Category)955 (57.6%)702 (42.4%)
Total (Overall)2,069 (58.7%)1,457 (41.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Houghton are Food Preparation & Serving (277 | 7.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (185 | 5.2%), Personal Care & Service (160 | 4.5%), Healthcare Support (140 | 4.0%), and Security & Protection (43 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Houghton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Houghton, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (67.4%), Firefighting & Prevention (67.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (65.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (75.0%), Personal Care & Service (43.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (36.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Houghton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support35 (25.0%)105 (75.0%)
Security & Protection29 (67.4%)14 (32.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention29 (67.4%)14 (32.6%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving182 (65.7%)95 (34.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance117 (63.2%)68 (36.8%)
Personal Care & Service90 (56.2%)70 (43.8%)
Total (Category)453 (56.3%)352 (43.7%)
Total (Overall)2,069 (58.7%)1,457 (41.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Houghton are Sales & Related (399 | 11.3%), and Office & Administration (255 | 7.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Houghton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Houghton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related235 (58.9%)164 (41.1%)
Office & Administration75 (29.4%)180 (70.6%)
Total (Category)310 (47.4%)344 (52.6%)
Total (Overall)2,069 (58.7%)1,457 (41.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Houghton are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (111 | 3.2%), and Construction & Extraction (93 | 2.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Houghton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Houghton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)204 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)2,069 (58.7%)1,457 (41.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Houghton are Production (117 | 3.3%), Material Moving (60 | 1.7%), and Transportation (29 | 0.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Houghton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Houghton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production102 (87.2%)15 (12.8%)
Transportation7 (24.1%)22 (75.9%)
Material Moving38 (63.3%)22 (36.7%)
Total (Category)147 (71.4%)59 (28.6%)
Total (Overall)2,069 (58.7%)1,457 (41.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Houghton

Employment Industries in Houghton

The major employment industries in Houghton include Educational Services (1,361 | 38.6%), Retail Trade (443 | 12.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (418 | 11.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (324 | 9.2%), and Professional & Scientific (177 | 5.0%).
Employment Industries in Houghton

Employment Industries by Sex in Houghton

The Houghton industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Public Administration (79.4%), Transportation & Warehousing (77.4%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (69.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Houghton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction87 (86.1%)14 (13.9%)
Manufacturing107 (71.8%)42 (28.2%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade279 (63.0%)164 (37.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing19 (22.6%)65 (77.4%)
Utilities14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information19 (70.4%)8 (29.6%)
Finance & Insurance19 (67.9%)9 (32.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific94 (53.1%)83 (46.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services871 (64.0%)490 (36.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance129 (30.9%)289 (69.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation82 (52.6%)74 (47.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services224 (69.1%)100 (30.9%)
Public Administration7 (20.6%)27 (79.4%)
Total2,069 (58.7%)1,457 (41.3%)

Education in Houghton

School Enrollment in Houghton

The most common levels of schooling among the 5,360 students in Houghton are college / undergraduate (3,581 | 66.8%), graduate / professional (920 | 17.2%), and high school (300 | 5.6%).
School Enrollment in Houghton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool941.8%
Kindergarten581.1%
Elementary School1703.2%
Middle School2374.4%
High School3005.6%
College / Undergraduate3,58166.8%
Graduate / Professional92017.2%
Total5,360100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Houghton

Out of a total of 5,360 students who are enrolled in schools in Houghton, 488 (9.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,872 (90.9%) 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 27 (39.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 275 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Houghton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds42 (60.9%)27 (39.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old197 (80.4%)48 (19.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds275 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds176 (81.9%)39 (18.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,457 (85.6%)246 (14.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,210 (97.3%)62 (2.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds474 (87.8%)66 (12.2%)
35 Years and over41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,872 (90.9%)488 (9.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Houghton

Engineering (479 | 23.2%), science & technology (275 | 13.3%), physical & health sciences (216 | 10.5%), computers & mathematics (191 | 9.3%), and bio, nature & agricultural (188 | 9.1%) are the most common fields of study among 2,061 individuals in Houghton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Houghton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1919.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1889.1%
Physical & Health Sciences21610.5%
Psychology663.2%
Social Sciences924.5%
Engineering47923.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology27513.3%
Business1436.9%
Education1547.5%
Literature & Languages472.3%
Liberal Arts & History653.2%
Visual & Performing Arts693.4%
Communications311.5%
Arts & Humanities452.2%
Total2,061100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Houghton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Houghton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Houghton are males with 2 vehicles (447, accounting for 38.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (393, making up 41.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Houghton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle169 (14.4%)11 (1.0%)
1 Vehicle242 (20.6%)405 (38.0%)
2 Vehicles447 (38.0%)393 (36.8%)
3 Vehicles183 (15.6%)157 (14.7%)
4 Vehicles95 (8.1%)93 (8.7%)
5 or more Vehicles40 (3.4%)8 (0.7%)
Total1,176 (100.0%)1,067 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Houghton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Houghton are 5 to 9 minutes (1,085 commuters, 34.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (869 commuters, 27.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (465 commuters, 14.7%).
Commute Time in Houghton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3069.7%
5 to 9 Minutes1,08534.3%
10 to 14 Minutes86927.5%
15 to 19 Minutes46514.7%
20 to 24 Minutes2277.2%
25 to 29 Minutes321.0%
30 to 34 Minutes812.6%
35 to 39 Minutes601.9%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes110.4%
90 or more Minutes270.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Houghton

The most common commute times in Houghton are 5 to 9 minutes (632 commuters, 33.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (453 commuters, 35.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Houghton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes190 (10.0%)116 (9.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes632 (33.3%)453 (35.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes507 (26.7%)362 (28.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes302 (15.9%)163 (12.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes80 (4.2%)147 (11.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes32 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes81 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes45 (2.4%)15 (1.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes4 (0.2%)7 (0.5%)
90 or more Minutes27 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Houghton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Houghton are 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (328, 17.3%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (357, 28.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Houghton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM86 (4.5%)26 (2.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM87 (4.6%)13 (1.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM39 (2.1%)13 (1.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM124 (6.5%)63 (5.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM86 (4.5%)43 (3.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM179 (9.4%)235 (18.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM203 (10.7%)357 (28.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM152 (8.0%)214 (16.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM328 (17.3%)52 (4.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM95 (5.0%)15 (1.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM34 (1.8%)5 (0.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM321 (16.9%)168 (13.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM166 (8.7%)59 (4.7%)
Total1,900 (100.0%)1,263 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Houghton

Occupancy by Ownership in Houghton

Of the total 2,385 dwellings in Houghton, owner-occupied units account for 840 (35.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,545 (64.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Houghton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units84035.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,54564.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,385100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Houghton

Occupancy by Household Size in Houghton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household95840.2%
2-Person Household76832.2%
3-Person Household31213.1%
4+ Person Household34714.5%
Total Housing Units2,385100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Houghton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Houghton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household194 (20.3%)764 (79.7%)
2-Person Household291 (37.9%)477 (62.1%)
3-Person Household183 (58.7%)129 (41.3%)
4+ Person Household172 (49.6%)175 (50.4%)
Total Housing Units840 (35.2%)1,545 (64.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Houghton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Houghton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)107 (100.0%)
High School Diploma72 (21.6%)262 (78.4%)
College/Associate Degree134 (15.2%)750 (84.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher634 (59.8%)426 (40.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Houghton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Houghton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,18649.7%
35 to 44 Years2239.3%
45 to 54 Years25910.9%
55 to 64 Years2309.6%
65 to 74 Years2038.5%
75 to 84 Years1646.9%
85 Years and Over1205.0%
Total2,385100.0%

Housing Finances in Houghton

Median Income by Occupancy in Houghton

Median Income by Occupancy in Houghton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied840 (35.2%)$89,444
Renter-Occupied1,545 (64.8%)$17,809
Average2,385 (100.0%)$29,821

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Houghton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Houghton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0006 (0.7%)177 (11.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)128 (8.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9993 (0.4%)211 (13.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99926 (3.1%)345 (22.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)192 (12.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99962 (7.4%)112 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99978 (9.3%)64 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999128 (15.2%)182 (11.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999152 (18.1%)76 (4.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99997 (11.6%)17 (1.1%)
$150,000 or more288 (34.3%)41 (2.6%)
Total840 (100.0%)1,545 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Houghton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Houghton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30025 (3.0%)60 (3.9%)
$300 to $49997 (11.6%)271 (17.5%)
$500 to $799263 (31.3%)400 (25.9%)
$800 to $99991 (10.8%)234 (15.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499186 (22.1%)311 (20.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99954 (6.4%)165 (10.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49914 (1.7%)32 (2.1%)
$2,500 to $2,99992 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more18 (2.1%)40 (2.6%)
Total840 (100.0%)1,545 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Houghton

Housing Structures in Houghton

Housing Structures in Houghton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,04944.0%
Single Unit, Attached602.5%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments32413.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2289.6%
10 or more Apartments70529.6%
Mobile Home / Other190.8%
Total2,385100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Houghton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Houghton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached807 (76.9%)242 (23.1%)
Single Unit, Attached14 (23.3%)46 (76.7%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)324 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)228 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)705 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total840 (35.2%)1,545 (64.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Houghton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Houghton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)186 (12.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms6 (0.7%)700 (45.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms202 (24.0%)414 (26.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms229 (27.3%)204 (13.2%)
8 or more Rooms403 (48.0%)41 (2.6%)
Total840 (100.0%)1,545 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Houghton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Houghton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas681 (81.1%)1,097 (71.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas52 (6.2%)35 (2.3%)
Electricity33 (3.9%)386 (25.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene44 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels30 (3.6%)10 (0.6%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)17 (1.1%)
Total840 (100.0%)1,545 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Houghton

Household Vehicle Usage in Houghton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle17 (2.0%)399 (25.8%)
1 Vehicle234 (27.9%)726 (47.0%)
2 Vehicles434 (51.7%)242 (15.7%)
3 or more Vehicles155 (18.4%)178 (11.5%)
Total840 (100.0%)1,545 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Houghton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Houghton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units413427
Median Property Value$217,700$194,000
Median Household Income$110,268$144
Monthly Housing Costs$575$18
Real Estate Taxes$3,311$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Houghton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Houghton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0008 (1.9%)29 (6.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99984 (20.3%)30 (7.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999246 (59.6%)246 (57.6%)
$300,000 to $499,99963 (15.2%)109 (25.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)13 (3.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more12 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total413 (100.0%)427 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Houghton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Houghton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0006 (1.5%)7 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,99929 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99962 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99916 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99936 (8.7%)62 (14.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99956 (13.6%)92 (21.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99964 (15.5%)96 (22.5%)
$150,000 or more144 (34.9%)33 (7.7%)
Total413 (100.0%)427 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Houghton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Houghton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x233 (56.4%)87,639 (20,524.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x18 (4.4%)176 (41.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x65 (15.7%)150 (35.1%)
4.0x or more97 (23.5%)49 (11.5%)
Total413 (100.0%)427 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Houghton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Houghton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80037 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49968 (16.5%)29 (6.8%)
$800 to $1,499308 (74.6%)52 (12.2%)
Total413 (100.0%)427 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Houghton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Houghton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Houghton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years286 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,225 (94.7%)68 (5.3%)
19 to 25 Years3,379 (90.7%)348 (9.3%)
26 to 34 Years915 (91.9%)81 (8.1%)
35 to 44 Years418 (98.1%)8 (1.9%)
45 to 54 Years424 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years387 (96.3%)15 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years300 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older417 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,751 (93.7%)520 (6.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Houghton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Houghton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born286 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,225 (94.7%)68 (5.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,379 (90.7%)348 (9.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Houghton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Houghton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,614 (93.3%)115 (6.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999496 (92.9%)38 (7.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999907 (91.7%)82 (8.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999530 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,482 (98.7%)20 (1.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Houghton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Houghton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6160 (55.9%)144 (50.3%)
6 to 18 Years212 (16.4%)1,030 (79.7%)
19 to 25 Years464 (12.4%)3,051 (81.9%)
25 to 34 Years186 (18.7%)791 (79.4%)
35 to 44 Years77 (18.1%)366 (85.9%)
45 to 54 Years160 (37.7%)294 (69.3%)
55 to 64 Years87 (21.6%)300 (74.6%)
65 to 74 Years283 (94.3%)211 (70.3%)
75 Years and over417 (100.0%)342 (82.0%)
Total2,046 (24.7%)6,529 (78.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Houghton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Houghton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years87 (2.3%)39 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years64 (10.8%)76 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years11 (9.3%)28 (15.4%)
75 Years and over107 (59.4%)138 (58.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Houghton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Houghton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years44 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over72 (40.0%)25 (10.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Houghton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years24 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (6.7%)83 (35.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Houghton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years53 (1.4%)39 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years21 (3.5%)58 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years11 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over43 (23.9%)15 (6.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Houghton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years21 (3.5%)27 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)28 (15.4%)
75 Years and over23 (12.8%)77 (32.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Houghton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years11 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (6.1%)24 (10.1%)

Technology Access in Houghton

Computing Device Access in Houghton

Computing Device Access in Houghton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,96082.2%
Smartphone1,92580.7%
Tablet1,25252.5%
No Computing Device31013.0%
Total2,385100.0%

Internet Access in Houghton

Internet Access in Houghton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet170.7%
Broadband Home1,59166.7%
Cellular Data Only1707.1%
Satellite Internet943.9%
No Internet56923.9%
Total2,385100.0%

Houghton Summary

Houghton, Michigan is a city located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is the county seat of Houghton County and is located on the Keweenaw Peninsula, which is the northernmost part of the state. The city is situated on the shore of Portage Lake, which is part of the Keweenaw Waterway. The city is home to Michigan Technological University, which is a major employer in the area.

Geography

Houghton is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, in the Keweenaw Peninsula. The city is situated on the shore of Portage Lake, which is part of the Keweenaw Waterway. The city is surrounded by forests and is located near the Porcupine Mountains. The city has a total area of 8.2 square miles, of which 7.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water.
The climate in Houghton is classified as a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. The average temperature in the winter is around 20°F, while the average temperature in the summer is around 70°F. The average annual precipitation is around 30 inches.

Economy

Houghton’s economy is largely driven by Michigan Technological University, which is the city’s largest employer. The university employs over 3,000 people and has an annual economic impact of over $1 billion. Other major employers in the city include Houghton County Medical Care Facility, Houghton County Memorial Hospital, and the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office.
The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and other service-based businesses. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill and a copper smelter.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Houghton was 7,708. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $50,917. The per capita income for the city was $20,917. About 11.2% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Houghton, Michigan is a city located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is the county seat of Houghton County and is located on the Keweenaw Peninsula. The city is situated on the shore of Portage Lake, which is part of the Keweenaw Waterway. The city is home to Michigan Technological University, which is a major employer in the area. The city has a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. The economy of the city is largely driven by Michigan Technological University, which is the city’s largest employer. The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and other service-based businesses. As of the 2010 census, the population of Houghton was 7,708. The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $50,917.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Houghton?
Total Population of Houghton is 8,303.
What is the Total Male Population of Houghton?
Total Male Population of Houghton is 5,189.
What is the Total Female Population of Houghton?
Total Female Population of Houghton is 3,114.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Houghton?
There are 166.63 Males per 100 Females in Houghton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Houghton?
There are 60.01 Females per 100 Males in Houghton.
What is the Median Population Age in Houghton?
Median Population Age in Houghton is 22.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Houghton
Average Family Size in Houghton is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Houghton
Average Household Size in Houghton is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Houghton?
Per Capita income in Houghton is $21,630.
What is the Median Family Income in Houghton?
Median Family Income in Houghton is $85,400.
What is the Median Household income in Houghton?
Median Household Income in Houghton is $29,821.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Houghton?
Income or Wage Gap in Houghton is 31.0%.
Women in Houghton earn 69.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Houghton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Houghton is 0.58.
How Large is the Labor Force in Houghton?
There are 4,001 People in the Labor Forcein in Houghton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Houghton?
53.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Houghton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Houghton?
Unemployment Rate in Houghton is 11.9%.