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Houghton County, Michigan

U.S. County
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.

Demographics

37,693 Population
1,009.1 Square Miles
37.35 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
32.2 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
19.79%
18 to 34
33.04%
35 to 64
29.2%
65 and Over
17.97%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
54.71%
Female
45.29%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
5.32%
Native
94.68%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
64.21%
2000 to 2009
13.61%
1990 to 1999
4.49%
Before 1990
17.7%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
5.55%
High School Grad or Higher
94.45%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
37.24%
School Dropout Rate
In School
97.83%
Dropped Out
2.17%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
93.5%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$31,893
Median Household Income
$58,899
Gini Index
0.46
Unemployment Rate
Employed
94.29%
Unemployed
5.71%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
16.5%
Population Under 18
Poverty
11.93%
Non-poverty
88.07%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
10.55%
Non-poverty
89.45%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
16 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
5.09%
With Health Insurance Coverage
94.91%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.33
Number of Households
14,305
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
56.29%
Married
43.71%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
50.34%
Now Married
40.65%
Widowed
2.3%
Divorced
6.7%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
34.54%
Now Married
47.47%
Widowed
6.62%
Divorced
11.37%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
3.84%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
18,870
Occupancy Status
Occupied
75.81%
Vacant
24.19%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
71.8%
Renter Occupied
28.2%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
5.94%
For Sale
2.02%
Other
92.05%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1960
Types of Structures
Single Unit
79.28%
Multi Unit
16.48%
Mobile Home
4.2%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.04%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
49.67%
Without Mortgage
50.33%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$159,900
Median Gross Rent
$840
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
19.89%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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