Houghton County, Michigan Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

37,693

Diversity Score

17.2

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
90.9%%

Houghton County, Michigan Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Houghton County, Michigan Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)34,27090.9%
Asian1,0842.9%
Two or More Races7241.9%
Hispanic or Latino6971.8%
Black / African American4161.1%
Other Race3270.9%
Native American1720.5%
Pacific Islander30.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Houghton County, Michigan

The largest racial or ethnic group in Houghton County, Michigan is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 90.9% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Houghton County, Michigan has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 17.2/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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