Michigan Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,693 (100%) |
| Population Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 17 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $58,899 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,893 |
| Median Home Value | $159,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,870 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,271 (54.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,034 (21.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,565 (24.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 14,305 |
| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
| Family Households | 8,006 (56.0%) |
The table below compares Houghton County to the other 83 counties and county equivalents in Michigan by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 43 | 50th |
| Population Density | # 59 | 30th |
| Median Household Income | # 60 | 29th |
| Per Capita Income | # 67 | 21st |
| Diversity Index | # 55 | 35th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Michigan Census Data Comparison Tool.
