Unified School District · MI
Houghton-Portage Township Schools
Houghton-Portage Township Schools is a unified school district in Michigan with a community population of 11,240. The median household income is $51,101 and the median age is 22.2.
11,240
Population
118
People / sq mi
$51,101
Median Income
22.2
Median Age
Houghton-Portage Township Schools covers 95 sq mi of land at 118.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 67.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$51,101
Median Household Income
$27,549
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$220,200
Median Home Value
$942
Median Rent
48.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
95.9%
High School+
56.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Houghton-Portage Township Schools serves a community with a population of 11,240 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Michigan.
The median household income in Houghton-Portage Township Schools is $51,101, with a per capita income of $27,549. The poverty rate is 12.5%.
Houghton-Portage Township Schools is 84.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 67.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Houghton-Portage Township Schools, 95.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Houghton-Portage Township Schools is $220,200, with a median rent of $942. The homeownership rate is 48.0%.
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Data for Houghton-Portage Township Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2628890).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.