Houghton township, Michigan
Houghton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Houghton township is a geographic entity located in Keweenaw County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 75. The land area covers 120.72 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 75 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 72.8 yrs | ±2.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 37 | ±11 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 215 | ±44 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 37 | ±11 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 178 | ±44 |
| Median Home Value | $275,000 | ±$58,128 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | $40,547 | ±$11,376 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | ±6.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 11 | ±6 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±78.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 14 | ±9 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.2% | ±5.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 73 (2024)
ID: 204689
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
5059 4TH ST, EAGLE RIVER MI 49950-9624
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COUNTY OF KEWEENAW
GUS Population: 2,161 (2024)
ID: 166594
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
5095 4TH ST, EAGLE RIVER MI 49950-9624
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Education
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Community Facilities & Infrastructure
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Directory sourced from official CMS, NCES IPEDS, and IMLS PLS datasets.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
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Local Weather Forecast
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Nearby Cities & Communities
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Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2608339380. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.