Houghton County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,693 | — | #1,264 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,899 | -21.6% | #2,180 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.2 years | -17.2% | #3,118 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $159,900 | -43.3% | #2,025 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $840 | -27.8% | #1,816 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | +31.0% | #2,217 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Houghton County has a population of 37,693, making it the #1,264 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.2 years, which is 17.2% below the national median.
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The median household income in Houghton County is $58,899, ranking #2,180 out of 3,222 counties — 21.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.5% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.
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The median home value in Houghton County is $159,900 (-43.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $840/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.8%.
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94.9% of residents in Houghton County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About Houghton County, Michigan
Houghton County, Michigan has a total population of 37,693, making it the 1,264th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Houghton County is 32.2 years, which is 17.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Houghton County is $58,899, which ranks #2,180 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.
The median home value in Houghton County is $159,900, 43.3% below the national median. Renters in Houghton County pay a median gross rent of $840 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Houghton County, 37.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.3 min.
Houghton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.9% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (2.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
All data for Houghton County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.