Houghton
City in Houghton County, Michigan
Houghton is a city in Houghton County, Michigan, with 8,386 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 643 ft (196 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hurontown, 0.4 miles SW.
- 8,386residents (2020 Census)
- 643 ftelevation · 196 m
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.6 km²
- 1,873 / sq mipopulation density
- 49921ZIP code
About Houghton
Houghton (; HOH-tən) is the largest city in and the county seat of Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located on the Keweenaw Peninsula, Houghton is the largest city in the Copper Country region. It is the fifth-largest city in the Upper Peninsula, with a population of 8,386 according to the 2020 United States census. Houghton is the principal city of the Houghton micropolitan area, which includes all of Houghton and Keweenaw counties. Houghton lies upon the Keweenaw Waterway, a partly natural, partly artificial waterway connecting at both ends to Lake Superior. Across the waterway from Houghton lies the city of Hancock.
The city of Houghton was named for Douglass Houghton, an American geologist and physician, primarily known for his exploration of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Houghton is home to Michigan Technological University, a public research university founded in 1885. Michigan Tech hosts a yearly Winter Carnival in February, drawing thousands of visitors from around the world. Michigan Tech's athletic teams are nicknamed the Huskies, and compete primarily in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). The Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey team competes in the NCAA Division I Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA), and has won three national championships, in 1962, 1965, and 1975.
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Living in Houghton
- Median household income
- $43,456
- Median home value
- $254,500
- Median rent
- $978/mo
- Median age
- 21.7
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Houghton had 8,386 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,386 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,873 per sq mi (723 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Houghton at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Houghton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,386 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.48 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km²) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.1118° N, 88.5672° W |
| ZIP code | 49921 |
| Official website | cityofhoughton.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2639360 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Houghton
- Hurontown0.4 mi SW
- Dodgeville1.7 mi SW
- Hancock2.2 mi NW
- Atlantic Mine2.9 mi W
- Dollar Bay3.3 mi NE
- South Range4.6 mi SW
- Chassell5.5 mi S
- Trimountain5.8 mi SW
- Painesdale6.8 mi SW
- Hubbell7.8 mi NE
- Lake Linden9.4 mi NE
- Laurium10.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Houghton
What county is Houghton in?
Houghton is in Houghton County, Michigan.
What is the population of Houghton, MI?
8,386 people lived in Houghton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Houghton, MI?
The ZIP code of Houghton is 49921.
What is the elevation of Houghton?
643 feet (196 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Houghton?
Hurontown (0.4 mi), Dodgeville (1.7 mi), Hancock (2.2 mi), Atlantic Mine (2.9 mi), Dollar Bay (3.3 mi).
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