Houghton County, Michigan
Total Population: 37,428
County Seat: Houghton
Median Home Value
$140,300
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$56,573
Across all households
Median Age
32.3 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
36.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
19.9%
65 Years and Over
17.7%
Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
95.7%
No Health Insurance
6.0%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
94.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
36.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
22.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$56,573
Mean Household Income
$77,744
Per Capita Income
$31,441
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.6%
In Labor Force (19–64)
72.6%
SNAP / Food Stamps
8.4%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$140,300
Median Rent
$767/mo
Total Housing Units
18,781
Owner-Occupied
71.2%
Renter-Occupied
28.8%
Vacancy Rate
24.1%
Married Couple Households
43.9%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.0%
Male Householder, No Partner
24.0%
Female Householder, No Partner
24.1%
Average Household Size
2.34
Broadband Internet Access
86.3%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 26061.