Houghton, MI is a small town located near the Keweenaw Peninsula in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. With a population of just over 7,675 people, it is one of the smaller towns in Michigan. The population density is 1,721 people per square mile which is far lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile.
Houghton has plenty to offer when it comes to local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations and sporting events. There are several local restaurants such as The Library Restaurant and Bar and The Dog House Pub and Grill. For outdoor activities you can find Isle Royale National Park for hiking or snowshoeing in the winter months. There are also organizations such as the Copper Country Humane Society and Houghton Rotary Club for those looking to get involved. Every summer Houghton hosts its annual Summerfest which includes a classic car show as well as local music performances. Lastly there are several sports teams that have been around for many years such as the Houghton High School Gremlins hockey team and the Hancock Bulldogs football team.
The population in Houghton is 7,675. There are 1,752 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Houghton is 21.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Houghton is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Houghton
- 18.5% are married
- 5.1% are divorced
- 28.1% are married with children
- 10.6% have children, but are single
Race in Houghton
- 82.5% are White
- 2.0% are Black
- 9.4% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.6% claim Other
- 2.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander