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Population Review

Census ACS · #715 μSA

Houghton Metro Area

The Houghton, Mi Micropolitan Statistical Area has 39,534 residents. The median household income is $56,403 and the median home value is $144,900.

39,534

Population

26

People / sq mi

$56,403

Median Income

$144,900

Median Home Value

The Houghton CBSA covers 1,549 sq mi of land at 25.5 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White92.0%
Black or African American1.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%

Economy & Income

$56,403

Median Household Income

$32,248

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment

Housing

$144,900

Median Home Value

$764

Median Rent

72.7%

Homeownership

Education

94.7%

High School+

37.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.0%

Drive Alone

10.0%

Work From Home

16.1 min

Avg Commute

21.2%

Foreign Born

Houghton spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Houghton, Mi Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 39,534 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #715 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Houghton metro area is $56,403, with a per capita income of $32,248.

The Houghton, Mi CBSA spans the state of Michigan.

Data for the Houghton, Mi CBSA (26340) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.