Houghton, Iowa
Houghton: City in Iowa, United States
About
Houghton is a city located in the county of Lee in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 146 and a population density of 181 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 135 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Houghton
| Population : | 135 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Lee County |
| Postal code : | 52631 |
| Area : | 0.81 km2 |
| Altitude : | 715 feet / 218 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:59:28 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 167 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Houghton is located at 40°47'1"N 91°36'11"W (40.7836400, -91.6029400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Houghton decreased by 8.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 146 | - | census |
| 2011 | 144 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 144 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 144 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 144 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 141 | -2.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 139 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 140 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 137 | -2.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 136 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 135 | -0.74% | estimation process |
Schools in Houghton
College & universities near Houghton, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153463 | American Hair Academy | Mt. Pleasant (IA) | 52641 |
| 153621 | Iowa Wesleyan University | Mount Pleasant (IA) | 52641 |
| 154378 | Southeastern Community College | West Burlington (IA) | 52655-0180 |
| 153861 | Maharishi University of Management | Fairfield (IA) | 52557 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Houghton, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Houghton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton Post Office | Houghton (IA) | 52631 |
| Salem Post Office | Salem (IA) | 52649 |
| Hillsbor Post Office | Hillsboro (IA) | 52630 |
| West Poin Post Office | West Point (IA) | 52656 |
| Donnellson Post Office | Donnellson (IA) | 52625 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Houghton , Michigan county seat of Houghton County, Michigan with a population of 83 people.
Other cities in Lee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lee County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Madison | 10,263 | City and county seat in Lee County, Iowa |
| Keokuk | 10,090 | City in Iowa, USA |
| West Point | 916 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Donnellson | 846 | Human settlement in Lee County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Montrose | 768 | City in Lee County, Iowa, United States |
| Franklin | 132 | City in Lee County, Iowa, United States |
| Saint Paul | 123 | City in Lee County, Iowa, United States |
