Houghton County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Houghton County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26061
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 061
Geography
- Land Area
- 1009.10 sq mi
- Water Area
- 492.42 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1501.52 sq mi
- Latitude
- 46.998427
- Longitude
- -88.651903
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 36,282
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 28,920
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,614 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 668 | 1.8% |
| White | 34,169 | 94.2% |
| Black | 238 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 444 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 169 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,427 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 495 | 1.7% |
| White | 27,341 | 94.5% |
| Black | 264 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 431 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 381 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 37,693
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,451
- Poverty Rate
- 14.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,505
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 34,481 | 91.5% |
| Black | 444 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 1,084 | 2.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 24,968
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 12,584 | 50.4% |
| Republican | 7,921 | 31.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,463 | 17.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 12,732 | 51.0% |
| Female | 12,235 | 49.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,108 | 80.5% |
| Hispanic | 375 | 1.5% |
| Black | 29 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 274 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 15,098
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 12,275 | 61.0% |
| Hispanic | 198 | 52.8% |
| Black | 11 | 37.9% |
| Asian | 150 | 54.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,477 | 58.7% |
| Female | 7,620 | 62.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,487 (22.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 8,167 (41.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 18,870
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $181,068
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $914
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 64.3%
- Public Transit
- 2.4%
- Work From Home
- 10.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 38.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.