Houghton County, MI Demographics
Houghton County, MI is the 42nd most populous of 83 counties in Michigan, with 37,361 residents across 1,009 square miles. That is about 37 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 37,361 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1,009 sq mi |
| Density | 37 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Houghton County compares to the US
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Central Location: Houghton County, MI
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Houghton County, MI
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 8 | 7,151 | 5.1 | 1,393 |
| Census Tract 9 | 4,901 | 24.8 | 198 |
| Census Tract 5 | 4,005 | 38.9 | 103 |
| Census Tract 6 | 3,713 | 0.9 | 3,950 |
| Census Tract 10 | 3,327 | 469.5 | 7 |
| Census Tract 4 | 3,273 | 25.2 | 130 |
| Census Tract 7 | 3,129 | 289.6 | 11 |
| Census Tract 2 | 2,928 | 7.9 | 370 |
| Census Tract 1 | 2,721 | 141.1 | 19 |
| Census Tract 3 | 2,213 | 6.1 | 360 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.