Houghton County's estimated 2026 population is 37,981 with a growth rate of 0.37% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Houghton County is the 42nd largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 36,729 and has seen a growth of 3.41% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 32.2 years
Female: 37.4 years
Male: 29.1 years
There are 30,234 adults, (6,775 of whom are seniors) in Houghton County.
Female: 17,071 (45.3%)
Male: 20,622 (54.7%)
The racial composition of Houghton County includes 91.48% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,481 | 91.48% |
| Asian | 1,084 | 2.88% |
| Two or more races | 1,040 | 2.76% |
| Other race | 454 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 444 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 187 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.01% |
Houghton County's average per capita income is $42,363. Household income levels show a median of $58,899. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,587 | $117,324 |
| Families | $84,783 | $105,416 |
| Households | $58,899 | $80,899 |
| Non Families | $35,951 | $46,792 |
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