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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 in Houghton
Race# Population% Population
Asian100.6%
Black / African American784.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino90.5%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,65593.4%
Two or more Races251.4%
Some other Race30.2%
Total1,771100.0%

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 in Houghton
Ancestry# Population% Population
American412.3%
Arab140.8%
Austrian603.4%
Burmese100.6%
Canadian50.3%
Central American60.3%
Croatian231.3%
Czechoslovakian140.8%
Danish30.2%
Dutch171.0%
Egyptian80.4%
English40622.9%
European522.9%
French392.2%
German43124.3%
Honduran60.3%
Irish1216.8%
Italian1045.9%
Jamaican100.6%
Lebanese60.3%
Norwegian80.4%
Pennsylvania German30.2%
Polish130.7%
Scandinavian30.2%
Scotch-Irish70.4%
Scottish693.9%
Subsaharan African50.3%
Swedish181.0%
Swiss402.3%
Ukrainian171.0%
Welsh70.4%
West Indian60.3%
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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.
Immigrants in Houghton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa90.5%
Asia181.0%
Canada100.6%
Caribbean100.6%
Eastern Asia100.6%
Eastern Europe50.3%
Egypt80.4%
Europe90.5%
France40.2%
Jamaica100.6%
Korea100.6%
Latin America100.6%
Lebanon30.2%
Middle Africa10.1%
Northern Africa80.4%
Philippines50.3%
South Eastern Asia50.3%
Ukraine50.3%
Western Asia30.2%
Western Europe40.2%
Zaire10.1%
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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.
Sex and Age in Houghton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (4.0%)40 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Years18 (2.2%)19 (2.0%)
10 to 14 Years77 (9.6%)48 (5.0%)
15 to 19 Years264 (32.8%)298 (30.8%)
20 to 24 Years122 (15.2%)269 (27.9%)
25 to 29 Years17 (2.1%)21 (2.2%)
30 to 34 Years27 (3.4%)30 (3.1%)
35 to 39 Years8 (1.0%)18 (1.9%)
40 to 44 Years31 (3.8%)36 (3.7%)
45 to 49 Years51 (6.3%)43 (4.4%)
50 to 54 Years44 (5.5%)36 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years22 (2.7%)14 (1.5%)
60 to 64 Years13 (1.6%)19 (2.0%)
65 to 69 Years12 (1.5%)16 (1.7%)
70 to 74 Years21 (2.6%)5 (0.5%)
75 to 79 Years20 (2.5%)24 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years5 (0.6%)11 (1.1%)
85 Years and over21 (2.6%)19 (2.0%)
Total805 (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.
Median Family Size in Houghton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple203 (94.9%)3.60
Single Male/Father6 (2.8%)4.33
Single Female/Mother5 (2.3%)2.80
Total Families214 (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.
Median Household Size in Houghton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple203 (72.5%)3.67
Single Male/Father6 (2.1%)4.33
Single Female/Mother5 (1.8%)2.80
Non-family66 (23.6%)3.03
Total Households280 (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 by Marriage Status in Houghton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-39 (13.9%)
2-Person Households62 (22.1%)10 (3.6%)
3-Person Households24 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households70 (25.0%)13 (4.6%)
5-Person Households48 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households10 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)4 (1.4%)
Total214 (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.
Female Fertility by Age in Houghton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years12 (100.0%)38.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total12 (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.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Houghton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years5 (41.7%)7 (58.3%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (41.7%)7 (58.3%)

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 Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree7 (58.3%)15.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree5 (41.7%)68.0
Total12 (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.
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%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (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.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,771$17,399
Median Family Income214$91,622
Mean Family Income214$105,566
Median Household Income280$90,244
Mean Household Income280$94,480
Income Deficit214$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,7710.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,771100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,7710.31

Earnings by Sex in Houghton

Earnings by Sex in Houghton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male413 (38.6%)$0
Female658 (61.4%)$4,524
Total1,071 (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%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Houghton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less85 (20.6%)244 (37.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99960 (14.5%)105 (16.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49924 (5.8%)48 (7.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99917 (4.1%)32 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)51 (7.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9998 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)11 (1.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99916 (3.9%)13 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)6 (0.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)10 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9996 (1.5%)28 (4.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99914 (3.4%)3 (0.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9993 (0.7%)15 (2.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99916 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99935 (8.5%)48 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99929 (7.0%)11 (1.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99910 (2.4%)5 (0.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99918 (4.4%)5 (0.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99929 (7.0%)21 (3.2%)
$100,000+43 (10.4%)2 (0.3%)
Total413 (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.
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$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.
Family Income Brackets in Houghton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99983.7%
$35,000 to $49,99952.3%
$50,000 to $74,9993616.8%
$75,000 to $99,9997434.6%
$100,000 to $149,9995324.8%
$150,000 to $199,9992913.6%
$200,000+94.2%

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.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Houghton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families69 (32.2%)$102,083
3-Person Families20 (9.3%)$119,167
4-Person Families67 (31.3%)$90,444
5-Person Families48 (22.4%)$107,813
6-Person Families10 (4.7%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total214 (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.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Houghton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners9 (4.2%)$71,250
1 Earner45 (21.0%)$97,917
2 Earners128 (59.8%)$91,571
3+ Earners32 (14.9%)$107,000
Total214 (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.
Household Income Brackets in Houghton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999124.3%
$15,000 to $24,999134.6%
$25,000 to $34,999124.3%
$35,000 to $49,999113.9%
$50,000 to $74,9994716.8%
$75,000 to $99,9998731.1%
$100,000 to $149,9995218.6%
$150,000 to $199,9993311.8%
$200,000+134.6%

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.
Household Income by Householder Age in Houghton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years25 (8.9%)$19,904
25 to 44 Years88 (31.4%)$68,500
45 to 64 Years114 (40.7%)$92,258
65+ Years53 (18.9%)$92,292
Total280 (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.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Houghton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)104 (67.5%)
25 to 34 Years12 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years10 (10.5%)3 (4.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Houghton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)
5 Years12 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years14 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years69 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)
15 Years19 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years27 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years5 (100.0%)50 (32.5%)
25 to 34 Years32 (72.7%)51 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years39 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years85 (89.5%)72 (96.0%)
55 to 64 Years27 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years25 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)
75 Years and over23 (82.1%)21 (100.0%)
Total409 (93.8%)452 (80.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Houghton

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Houghton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Houghton

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Houghton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Houghton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (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.
Employment by Class of Employer in Houghton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees26136.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)263.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations31944.8%
Local Government Employees314.3%
State Government Employees679.4%
Federal Government Employees81.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total712100.0%

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.
Employment Status by Age in Houghton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years138 (27.2%)45 (32.6%)
20 to 24 Years294 (75.2%)12 (4.1%)
25 to 29 Years34 (89.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years52 (91.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years80 (86.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years160 (92.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years30 (83.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years28 (87.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years17 (31.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total836 (56.4%)57 (6.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Houghton

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Houghton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School13 (81.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma10 (58.8%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree35 (81.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher326 (92.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total384 (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 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 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%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Houghton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management54 (78.3%)15 (21.7%)
Business & Financial32 (82.1%)7 (17.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science49 (90.7%)5 (9.3%)
Computers & Mathematics34 (87.2%)5 (12.8%)
Architecture & Engineering5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 74 (29.8%)174 (70.2%)
Education, Arts & Media13 (68.4%)6 (31.6%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library38 (20.3%)149 (79.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment23 (65.7%)12 (34.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2 (8.7%)21 (91.3%)
Health Technologists2 (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 in Houghton

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%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Houghton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
Security & Protection8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving36 (50.0%)36 (50.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance24 (33.8%)47 (66.2%)
Personal Care & Service0 (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 in Houghton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Houghton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2 (6.2%)30 (93.8%)
Office & Administration0 (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 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 & Extraction5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4 (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 in Houghton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Houghton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving19 (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 in Houghton

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%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Houghton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade7 (46.7%)8 (53.3%)
Retail Trade14 (34.2%)27 (65.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific13 (39.4%)20 (60.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services177 (37.2%)299 (62.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance16 (50.0%)16 (50.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services36 (39.1%)56 (60.9%)
Public Administration5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total337 (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 Enrollment in Houghton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool322.8%
Kindergarten171.5%
Elementary School131.1%
Middle School1159.9%
High School998.5%
College / Undergraduate82971.5%
Graduate / Professional554.7%
Total1,160100.0%

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.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Houghton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old24 (64.9%)13 (35.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds72 (57.6%)53 (42.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds33 (35.5%)60 (64.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds151 (32.2%)318 (67.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds97 (26.7%)267 (73.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
35 Years and over31 (86.1%)5 (13.9%)
Total408 (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.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Houghton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics183.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural112.3%
Physical & Health Sciences285.8%
Psychology224.6%
Social Sciences245.0%
Engineering142.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies132.7%
Science & Technology255.2%
Business7014.5%
Education14229.5%
Literature & Languages173.5%
Liberal Arts & History316.4%
Visual & Performing Arts183.7%
Communications306.2%
Arts & Humanities193.9%
Total482100.0%

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%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Houghton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3 (1.5%)37 (12.8%)
1 Vehicle34 (16.7%)39 (13.5%)
2 Vehicles140 (68.6%)196 (67.8%)
3 Vehicles12 (5.9%)15 (5.2%)
4 Vehicles15 (7.3%)2 (0.7%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total204 (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 in Houghton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes18128.9%
5 to 9 Minutes20032.0%
10 to 14 Minutes10717.1%
15 to 19 Minutes91.4%
20 to 24 Minutes50.8%
25 to 29 Minutes406.4%
30 to 34 Minutes162.6%
35 to 39 Minutes61.0%
40 to 44 Minutes121.9%
45 to 59 Minutes396.2%
60 to 89 Minutes81.3%
90 or more Minutes30.5%

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 by Sex in Houghton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes106 (41.1%)75 (20.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes80 (31.0%)120 (32.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes28 (10.8%)79 (21.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)9 (2.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)5 (1.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)40 (10.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)16 (4.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes4 (1.5%)2 (0.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes12 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes17 (6.6%)22 (6.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes8 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes3 (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 to Work by Sex in Houghton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM8 (3.1%)24 (6.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM14 (5.4%)10 (2.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM19 (7.4%)13 (3.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM25 (9.7%)57 (15.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM37 (14.3%)79 (21.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM46 (17.8%)8 (2.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM13 (5.0%)37 (10.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM12 (4.6%)40 (10.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)15 (4.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM6 (2.3%)17 (4.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM49 (19.0%)55 (14.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM28 (10.8%)13 (3.5%)
Total258 (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 by Ownership in Houghton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units17863.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units10236.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units280100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Houghton

Occupancy by Household Size in Houghton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3913.9%
2-Person Household7225.7%
3-Person Household248.6%
4+ Person Household14551.8%
Total Housing Units280100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Houghton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Houghton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household15 (38.5%)24 (61.5%)
2-Person Household52 (72.2%)20 (27.8%)
3-Person Household14 (58.3%)10 (41.7%)
4+ Person Household97 (66.9%)48 (33.1%)
Total Housing Units178 (63.6%)102 (36.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Houghton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Houghton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma13 (76.5%)4 (23.5%)
College/Associate Degree4 (11.4%)31 (88.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher158 (70.2%)67 (29.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Houghton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Houghton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7225.7%
35 to 44 Years4114.6%
45 to 54 Years7827.9%
55 to 64 Years3612.9%
65 to 74 Years279.6%
75 to 84 Years238.2%
85 Years and Over31.1%
Total280100.0%

Housing Finances in Houghton

Median Income by Occupancy in Houghton

Median Income by Occupancy in Houghton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied178 (63.6%)$91,250
Renter-Occupied102 (36.4%)$84,643
Average280 (100.0%)$90,244

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Houghton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Houghton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)12 (11.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)13 (12.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)12 (11.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9998 (4.5%)3 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99945 (25.3%)2 (2.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99946 (25.8%)41 (40.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99944 (24.7%)8 (7.8%)
$150,000 or more35 (19.7%)11 (10.8%)
Total178 (100.0%)102 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Houghton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Houghton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003 (1.7%)13 (12.8%)
$300 to $4992 (1.1%)7 (6.9%)
$500 to $79953 (29.8%)24 (23.5%)
$800 to $99926 (14.6%)37 (36.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49950 (28.1%)13 (12.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99930 (16.9%)5 (4.9%)
$2,000 to $2,49914 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total178 (100.0%)102 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Houghton

Housing Structures in Houghton

Housing Structures in Houghton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached23885.0%
Single Unit, Attached82.9%
2 Unit Apartments51.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2910.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total280100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Houghton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Houghton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached178 (74.8%)60 (25.2%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total178 (63.6%)102 (36.4%)

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%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms9 (5.1%)12 (11.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms10 (5.6%)11 (10.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms34 (19.1%)33 (32.4%)
8 or more Rooms125 (70.2%)46 (45.1%)
Total178 (100.0%)102 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Houghton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Houghton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas136 (76.4%)45 (44.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)3 (2.9%)
Electricity15 (8.4%)54 (52.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels27 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total178 (100.0%)102 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Houghton

Household Vehicle Usage in Houghton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3 (1.7%)16 (15.7%)
1 Vehicle41 (23.0%)28 (27.5%)
2 Vehicles105 (59.0%)58 (56.9%)
3 or more Vehicles29 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total178 (100.0%)102 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Houghton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Houghton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units70108
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 by Mortgage Status in Houghton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9995 (7.1%)6 (5.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99965 (92.9%)93 (86.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)9 (8.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total70 (100.0%)108 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Houghton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Houghton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)6 (5.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9998 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9996 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (24.3%)39 (36.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99922 (31.4%)29 (26.9%)
$150,000 or more17 (24.3%)22 (20.4%)
Total70 (100.0%)108 (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 2.0x56 (80.0%)77,727 (71,969.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x6 (8.6%)79 (73.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x5 (7.1%)16 (14.8%)
4.0x or more3 (4.3%)5 (4.6%)
Total70 (100.0%)108 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Houghton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Houghton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4996 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49961 (87.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total70 (100.0%)108 (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 Years96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years434 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years639 (97.3%)18 (2.7%)
26 to 34 Years95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years87 (93.5%)6 (6.5%)
45 to 54 Years170 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,676 (98.6%)24 (1.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Houghton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Houghton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen434 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen639 (97.3%)18 (2.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Houghton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Houghton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00096 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99937 (88.1%)5 (11.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999176 (96.7%)6 (3.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999287 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over371 (98.2%)7 (1.8%)

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 624 (25.0%)92 (95.8%)
6 to 18 Years57 (13.1%)414 (95.4%)
19 to 25 Years109 (16.6%)545 (83.0%)
25 to 34 Years13 (13.7%)82 (86.3%)
35 to 44 Years25 (26.9%)83 (89.2%)
45 to 54 Years47 (27.7%)142 (83.5%)
55 to 64 Years13 (21.7%)59 (98.3%)
65 to 74 Years38 (82.6%)21 (45.7%)
75 Years and over49 (100.0%)34 (69.4%)
Total375 (22.1%)1,472 (86.6%)

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%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (4.0%)36 (6.3%)
35 to 64 Years21 (13.0%)16 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (14.3%)
75 Years and over13 (46.4%)10 (47.6%)

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 Years13 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (5.0%)3 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Houghton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (4.0%)21 (3.6%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)9 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (14.3%)
75 Years and over10 (35.7%)7 (33.3%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (17.9%)7 (33.3%)

Technology Access in Houghton

Computing Device Access in Houghton

Computing Device Access in Houghton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop27297.1%
Smartphone26293.6%
Tablet24587.5%
No Computing Device31.1%
Total280100.0%

Internet Access in Houghton

Internet Access in Houghton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home24386.8%
Cellular Data Only165.7%
Satellite Internet113.9%
No Internet155.4%
Total280100.0%

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%.