Houghton, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Keweenaw County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,341
Population
1,904/sq mi density
$35,417
Median Income
$27,698 per capita
$233,700
Home Value
$278,715 Zillow
$861
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
35
Violent Crime/100K
771 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 10.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$233,700 home value, $861/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
8,341
Census 2023
Population Density
1,904
per square mile
Land Area
4.4
square miles (11.3 km²)
Median Age
21.9 yrs
44% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
58.9%
Male
41.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 8.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
79.9%
Black
2.8%
Hispanic
3.5%
Asian
8.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 82.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 18.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
82.5%
Spanish
18.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
14.8%
Veterans
2.2%
63% below US avg (6%)
Disability
7.0%
46% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.9%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.1%
52% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.457
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 8,341 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,904 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 21.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 58.9% |
| Female | 41.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.5% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
Language
| English Only | 82.5% |
| Spanish | 18.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 14.8% |
| Veterans | 2.2% |
| Disability | 7.0% |
| Health Insurance | 95.9% |
| Uninsured | 4.1% |
| Broadband Access | 77.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.457 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |