Houghton County, MI — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
37,428
Male
20,501
54.8%
Female
16,927
45.2%
Median Age
32.3 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
5.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher21.3%
High School or Higher38.1%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.4%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
3.2%
Married
35.5%
Houghton County, MI has a population of 37,428 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 32.3 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 91.8% of the population. 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 5.3% of residents are foreign-born.