Houghton, Michigan
Houghton: County seat of Houghton County, Michigan
About
Houghton is a city located in the county of Houghton in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 82 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 83 inhabitants.
The city was created 171 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Houghton
| Population : | 83 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Houghton County |
| Different from : | Houghton Lake |
| Postal code : | 49931 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 906 |
| Area : | 12.18 km2 |
| Altitude : | 643 feet / 196 meters |
| Capital city : | Houghton is capital of Houghton County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 13:34:44 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Houghton is located at 47°7'19"N 88°34'8"W (47.1218700, -88.5690100).
Houghton map
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- Official Website
Official website of Houghton
Demographics
The population of Houghton increased by 1.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 82 | - | census |
| 2011 | 83 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 82 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 82 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 83 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 81 | -2.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 81 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 80 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 79 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 81 | 2.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 83 | 2.41% | estimation process |
Other Places in Houghton
1 Houghton City Hall
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Schools in Houghton
College & universities near Houghton, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171128 | Michigan Technological University | Houghton (MI) | 49931-1295 |
| 172440 | Finlandia University | Hancock (MI) | 49930-1832 |
| 461315 | Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College | Baraga (MI) | 49908-0000 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Houghton, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HGH | Houghton, Michigan | Townsend Drive and Hubbell Street | BUS |
| HKM | Hancock, MI | 125 Quincy Street | BUS |
| LAN | L'Anse, MI | 102 North Main Street | BUS |
| MQT | Marquette, Michigan | 1325 Commerce Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Houghton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton Post Office | Houghton (MI) | 49931 |
| Hancock Post Office | Hancock (MI) | 49930 |
| Atlantic Min Post Office | Atlantic Mine (MI) | 49905 |
| Dollar Bay Post Office | Dollar Bay (MI) | 49922 |
| South Rang Post Office | South Range (MI) | 49963 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Houghton , Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 135 people.
Other cities in Houghton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Houghton County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte | 24,707 | Town in Michigan, USA |
| Boston | 5,825 | Township in Ionia County, Michigan |
| Laurium | 1,872 | Village in Michigan, USA |
| Chassell | 1,725 | Township in Houghton County, Michigan |
| Superior | 1,299 | Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan |
| Dollar Bay | 1,082 | Township in Houghton County, Michigan, United States |
| Osceola | 1,075 | Township in Houghton County, Michigan, United States |
| Frost | 1,052 | Township in Clare County, Michigan |
| Hubbell | 946 | City in Nebraska, USA |
| Lake Linden | 933 | Village in Michigan |
| South Range | 718 | City in Houghton County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Calumet | 676 | Village in Michigan |
| Hancock | 462 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Copper City | 180 | City in Houghton County, Michigan, United States of America |
