Houghton, MI Demographics

A map of Houghton's Population by Race

Houghton, Michigan had a population of 8,386 in 2020. It was 81.4% White, 1.7% Black, 8.1% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Houghton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Houghton is the 122nd most populous. 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's White Population

6,824 residents of Houghton identify as White, or 81.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Houghton slightly larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Houghton is ranked #602 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Houghton is less White than neighboring Hurontown (87.3% White), Dodgeville (90.3% White), Hancock (88.5% White), Dollar Bay (96.9% White), and Atlantic Mine (93.1% White).

Houghton's Black Population

145 residents of Houghton identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Houghton slightly less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Houghton is ranked #186 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Houghton is more Black than neighboring Hurontown (0.4% Black), Dodgeville (1% Black), Hancock (1.5% Black), Dollar Bay (0% Black), and Atlantic Mine (0.2% Black).

Houghton's Asian Population

676 residents of Houghton identify as Asian, or 8.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Houghton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Houghton is ranked #15 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Houghton is more Asian than neighboring Hurontown (1.6% Asian), Dodgeville (0.3% Asian), Hancock (1.8% Asian), Dollar Bay (0.5% Asian), and Atlantic Mine (1.2% Asian).

Houghton's Hispanic Population

284 residents of Houghton identify as Hispanic, or 3.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Houghton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Houghton is ranked #341 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Houghton is more Hispanic than neighboring Hurontown (2% Hispanic), Dodgeville (2% Hispanic), Hancock (2.5% Hispanic), Dollar Bay (0.8% Hispanic), and Atlantic Mine (1.1% Hispanic).

Houghton's Native American/Other Population

67 residents of Houghton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Houghton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Houghton is ranked #305 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Houghton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dollar Bay (0.4% Native American/Other). Houghton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hurontown (1.6% Native American/Other), Dodgeville (1.3% Native American/Other), Hancock (1.2% Native American/Other), and Atlantic Mine (1.8% Native American/Other).

Houghton's Multiracial Population

390 residents of Houghton identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Houghton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Houghton is ranked #254 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Houghton is more Multiracial than neighboring Hancock (4.6% Multiracial), Dollar Bay (1.4% Multiracial), and Atlantic Mine (2.7% Multiracial). Houghton is less Multiracial than neighboring Hurontown (7% Multiracial), and Dodgeville (5.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.