Houghton, MI Profile: Facts & Data

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Houghton, Michigan - Basic Facts

The City of Houghton had a population of 8,474 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Houghton ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Michigan. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Houghton is located at latitude 47.1219 and longitude -88.569 in Houghton County. The formal boundaries for the City of Houghton encompass a land area of 4.44 sq. miles and a water area of 0.24 sq. miles. Houghton County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

The City of Houghton has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

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Houghton, MI Data & Demographics

Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Houghton, MI - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Houghton to the other 745 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs 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.

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