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Houghton (IA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Houghton, Iowa

StateIowa
Land Area (mi²)0.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)450.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0% (0)
Growth Since 202035.58% (37)
Rank in State767th
Rank in Country25583th

The population of Houghton, IA in 2022 is estimated to be 141. This is an increase of 0% (0 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Houghton by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Houghton by Age

Houghton Population Pyramid 2022
Houghton Median Age
55
Total
50.8
Male
57.3
Female
Houghton Sex Ratio
47.12%
49
Male
52.88%
55
Female
Houghton Age Dependency Ratio
65.3
Old Age Dependency Ratio
46.9
Child Dependency Ratio
Houghton Adults
81
Adults
(32 of whom are seniors) in Houghton.

Population of Houghton by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Houghton

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 4.81%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 4.08%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 5.45%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Houghton

While the overall poverty rate of Houghton is 4.81%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (5.45%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (4.08%).

Poverty Rate of Houghton by Employment Status and Sex

0%
Female Employed
100%
Female Unemployed
3.85%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Houghton by Education

0%
Less Than 9th Grade
4.88%
High School
10.53%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Houghton

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Houghton

The most common language spoken in Houghton is English, with 100% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 0% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Houghton by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Houghton, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Houghton by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree22.47%
Bachelors Degree1720.99%
Associates Degree78.64%
Some College1214.81%
High School Graduate4150.62%
9th to 12th Grade00%
Less Than 9th Grade22.47%

Earnings Statistics of Houghton by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$47,188

Average Earnings

$75,000

Average Male

$36,875

Average Female

Employment of Houghton by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Houghton by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
59%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Houghton by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Houghton

Marriage Rates

  • 72.6%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 78.9%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 67.4%

    Female Marriage Rate

Houghton Marriage

In Houghton, 78.9% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 20-34, while males are more likely to be married at age 35-44.

Households and Families of Houghton

Houghton Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Houghton Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
88.6%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Houghton by Type

2.76
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets