Houghton, MI Employment

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37%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
61%
Household income NAT. AVG.
30%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$18,857$27,549$29,829
Median household income$21,802$50,803$55,322
Median income owner occupied$78,906$62,251$70,586
Median income renter occupied$16,391$28,598$35,192
Median earnings male$7,080$35,730$36,919
Median earnings female$8,482$22,948$26,250
Unemployment rate3.3%5.2%4.7%
Poverty level38.4%16.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Houghton is 37% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Houghton is 61% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Houghton is 30% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Houghton is 154% higher than the national average

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      $14,533 $21,802 $43,604
      City
      $33,865 $50,803 $101,606
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Houghton median earnings by income bracket

      Houghton employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry2.8%2.8%
      Manufacturing sector11.6%11.6%
      Financial & insurance services2.3%2.3%
      Wholesale & retail services9.7%9.7%
      Public administration0.5%0.5%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.0%4.0%
      Education, health & social services43.9%43.9%
      Other23.4%23.4%

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      Laurium, MI1,922$38,83329.8%
      Houghton, MI7,805$21,80260.6%

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      Source: The Houghton, MI employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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