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
| White | 92.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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.
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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.
Age is the most distinctive thing about Houghton: a median age of 33.7, younger than the national median. Houghton is a metro area in MI with a population of 39,534.
The typical household earns $56,403, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.8%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $144,900, with typical rent around $764.
About 37.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.