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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Census Bureau reports Houghton County population was 36,070 in 2019

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Houghton County had a population of 36,070 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the UP Gazette.

The median age was 33, with 46 percent of the total population being female and 54 percent male.

The state's total population in 2019 was 9,965,265.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Houghton County population by sex

Estimated NumberPercent of total population
Male19,49554.0
Female16,57546.0
Total Population36,070100