Houghton Lake, MI Employment

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18%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
31%
Household income NAT. AVG.
26%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$24,514$27,549$29,829
Median household income$38,150$50,803$55,322
Median income owner occupied$47,159$62,251$70,586
Median income renter occupied$16,962$28,598$35,192
Median earnings male$30,278$35,730$36,919
Median earnings female$18,241$22,948$26,250
Unemployment rate3.4%5.2%4.7%
Poverty level21.1%16.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Houghton Lake is 18% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Houghton Lake is 31% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Houghton Lake is 26% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Houghton Lake is 40% higher than the national average

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      $33,865 $50,803 $101,606
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      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Houghton Lake median earnings by income bracket

      Houghton Lake employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry16.7%16.7%
      Manufacturing sector14.6%14.6%
      Financial & insurance services1.0%1.0%
      Wholesale & retail services24.0%24.0%
      Public administration2.2%2.2%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities8.4%8.4%
      Education, health & social services3.2%3.2%
      Other29.8%29.8%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Prudenville, MI1,755$39,34028.9%
      Roscommon, MI1,137$37,66731.9%
      Houghton Lake, MI5,596$38,15031.0%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Warren, AR5,596$38,21430.9%
      Cheraw, SC5,596$25,54853.8%
      Berryville, AR5,594$42,15623.8%
      Edgerton, WI5,594$65,18317.8%
      Milton, WI5,594$70,04526.6%
      Houghton Lake, MI5,596$38,15031.0%
      Source: The Houghton Lake, MI employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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