Houghton County is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and is home to a population of 36,628 people. It is the fifth-most populous county in the state. The median household income in Houghton County is $42,819, slightly lower than the national median of $55,322. The poverty rate in the county is 17.2%, higher than the national average of 11.8%.
The largest industries in Houghton County are manufacturing, healthcare, and retail trade. The unemployment rate in the county is 5.3%, slightly lower than the national average of 6.7%. The largest employers in the county are Michigan Technological University, UP Health System, and Walmart.
The population of Houghton County is mostly white, with 95.2% identifying as Caucasian. The second largest ethnic group is Native American, making up 2.6% of the population. The median age in the county is 39.7, slightly higher than the national median of 38.2.
Houghton County has a high rate of educational attainment. Over 93% of the population over the age of 25 has a high school diploma or higher, and over 34% of the population has a bachelor's degree or higher. The largest educational institution in the county is Michigan Technological University, which has an enrollment of over 7,000 students.
The median home value in Houghton County is $126,400, lower than the national median of $219,700. The median rent in the county is $743, lower than the national median of $949. The housing market in Houghton County is competitive, with homes selling quickly and for above list price. The average days on market for a home in the county is 46.