Houghton, Michigan

Population Data for Houghton, MI:

Population – 9006
Male – 59.74 %
Female – 40.26 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 90.66 %
Hispanic – 0.79 %
African American – 1.54 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.44 %
Asian – 5.82 %

Geographic Data for Houghton, Michigan:

Population Density – 296.22 per sq. mi
Elevation – 606 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Houghton:

In Elementary School – 666 (12.08 %)
In High School – 396 (7.18 %)
In College – 4,371 (79.30 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 649 (18.97 %)
Associate’s Degree – 279 (8.15 %)
Some College, No Degree – 600 (17.53 %)
High School Graduate – 818 (23.90 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 115 (3.36 %)

Employment and Household Data for Houghton, MI:

Percentage of People Employed – 48.95 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 4.64 %
Unemployment Level – 8.60 %

Median Household Income – $26,361.00
Average Household Size – 2.38

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 32.58 %
2 Vehicles – 29.44 %
3 or more Vehicles – 18.19 %

Average Cost to Rent in Houghton - $371 per month