Houghton, MI Demographics

A map of Houghton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,691	6,824	79.0%	81.4%
Asian	771	676	9.1%	8.1%
Native American/Other	330	67	3.9%	0.8%
Hispanic	247	284	2.9%	3.4%
Black	226	145	2.7%	1.7%
Multiracial	209	390	2.5%	4.7%

Houghton, Michigan has an estimated population of 8,474, a slight increase from the 8,386 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.0% White, 9.1% Asian, 3.9% Native American/Other, 2.9% Hispanic, 2.7% Black, and 2.5% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Houghton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Houghton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Houghton, that probability was 32.8% in 2020 and 36.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Houghton is ranked the 119th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Houghton was ranked the 122nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Houghton's White Population

6,691 residents of Houghton, or 79.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Houghton is higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Houghton ranks 602nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houghton's White population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Houghton's population has decreased from 81.4% to 79.0%.

Houghton is less White than neighboring Hurontown (100% White), Dodgeville (99.3% White), Hancock (93.2% White), Dollar Bay (96.6% White), and Atlantic Mine (94.1% White).

Houghton's Black Population

226 residents of Houghton, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Houghton is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Houghton ranks 187th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houghton's Black population has grown by an estimated 55.9%. Black residents' share of Houghton's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.7%.

Houghton is more Black than neighboring Hurontown (0% Black), Dodgeville (0% Black), Hancock (1% Black), Dollar Bay (0.4% Black), and Atlantic Mine (0% Black).

Houghton's Asian Population

771 residents of Houghton, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Houghton is higher than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Houghton ranks 17th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houghton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.1%. Asian residents' share of Houghton's population has increased from 8.1% to 9.1%.

Houghton is more Asian than neighboring Hurontown (0% Asian), Dodgeville (0% Asian), Hancock (1.4% Asian), Dollar Bay (0% Asian), and Atlantic Mine (0% Asian).

Houghton's Hispanic Population

247 residents of Houghton, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Houghton is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Houghton ranks 347th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houghton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Houghton's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.9%.

Houghton is more Hispanic than neighboring Hurontown (0% Hispanic), Dodgeville (0% Hispanic), Hancock (1.6% Hispanic), Dollar Bay (0% Hispanic), and Atlantic Mine (2.4% Hispanic).

Houghton's Native American/Other Population

330 residents of Houghton, or 3.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Houghton is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Houghton ranks 334th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houghton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 392.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Houghton's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.9%.

Houghton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hurontown (0% Native American/Other), Dodgeville (0% Native American/Other), Hancock (0.5% Native American/Other), Dollar Bay (0.8% Native American/Other), and Atlantic Mine (0% Native American/Other).

Houghton's Multiracial Population

209 residents of Houghton, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Houghton is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Houghton ranks 271st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houghton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Houghton's population has decreased from 4.7% to 2.5%.

Houghton is more Multiracial than neighboring Hurontown (0% Multiracial), Dodgeville (0.7% Multiracial), Hancock (2.4% Multiracial), and Dollar Bay (2.3% Multiracial). Houghton is less Multiracial than neighboring Atlantic Mine (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.