Houghton County, Michigan

Total Population: 37,428

County Seat: Houghton

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.8%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Two or More Races1.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Other Race0.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.5%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

36.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

22.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 26061.