Houghton, New York

Population Data for Houghton, NY:

Population – 2282
Male – 43.51 %
Female – 56.49 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 96.32 %
Hispanic – 2.15 %
African American – 1.18 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.09 %
Asian – 0.92 %

Geographic Data for Houghton, New York:

Population Density – 106.47 per sq. mi
Elevation – 1418 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Houghton:

In Elementary School – 200 (14.30 %)
In High School – 116 (8.29 %)
In College – 1,050 (75.05 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 164 (20.63 %)
Associate’s Degree – 41 (5.16 %)
Some College, No Degree – 105 (13.21 %)
High School Graduate – 158 (19.87 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 37 (4.65 %)

Employment and Household Data for Houghton, NY:

Percentage of People Employed – 57.53 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.15 %
Unemployment Level – 5.19 %

Median Household Income – $33,092.00
Average Household Size – 2.87

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 37.06 %
2 Vehicles – 29.61 %
3 or more Vehicles – 10.46 %

Average Cost to Rent in Houghton - $354 per month