Houghton County, Michigan Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Houghton County, Michigan
Houghton County, Michigan Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
37,693
Median Age
32.2
Male Median
29.1
Female Median
37.4
Houghton County, Michigan Population Growth

Houghton County, Michigan Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +4.1%%.
+4.1%% Growth
Houghton County, Michigan Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Houghton County, Michigan Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.2 | 37,693 |
| 2023 | 32.3 | 37,428 |
| 2022 | 31.9 | 37,414 |
| 2021 | 32.8 | 37,485 |
| 2020 | 33.2 | 35,890 |
| 2019 | 33.0 | 36,070 |
| 2018 | 32.7 | 36,360 |
| 2017 | 32.9 | 36,333 |
| 2016 | 33.0 | 36,565 |
| 2015 | 32.8 | 36,660 |
| 2014 | 32.9 | 36,739 |
| 2013 | 33.1 | 36,494 |
| 2012 | 33.1 | 36,519 |
| 2011 | 33.1 | 36,366 |
| 2010 | 33.1 | 36,192 |
Houghton County, Michigan Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.0% |
| 5–17 | 14.8% |
| 18–24 | 22.0% |
| 25–34 | 11.0% |
| 35–54 | 18.5% |
| 55–64 | 10.7% |
| 65+ | 18.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Houghton County, Michigan
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 60.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 31.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 28.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Houghton County, Michigan
The median age in Houghton County, Michigan is 32.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Houghton County, Michigan is 37,693.
In Houghton County, Michigan, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Houghton County, Michigan has remained stable.