2023 ACS Census Data · Population 37,428
Houghton County is a small county in Michigan with a population of 37,428. The median household income is $56,573, 13% below the national average. The poverty rate is 15.9%, median home value is $140,300, and 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 52% above the national average.
Population
37,428
2023 estimate
Rank #1268 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$56,573
Household
Rank #2231 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$140,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #2184 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
36.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #359 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
45.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
5.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
6.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
12% below Michigan avg·13% below national avg
Poverty Rate
21% below Michigan avg·6% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% above Michigan avg·1% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$31,441
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
58.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
23% below Michigan avg·33% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
12% below Michigan avg·17% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
11% below Michigan avg·2% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
7% below Michigan avg·5% below national avg
Housing Units
18,781
Households
14,251
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,185
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
16 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
48% above Michigan avg·52% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Michigan avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.1%
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