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Houghton

County:
Allegany County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.721
State:
New York

Houghton is a CDP located in Allegany County, New York. Houghton has a 2025 population of 1,790 . Houghton is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 6.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,683 in 2020.

The average household income in Houghton is $96,377 with a poverty rate of 16.2%. The median age in Houghton is 21.2 years: 21 years for males, and 21.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.0 males.

1.8K
Total Population
658
Density (mi²)
6 0.34%
Growth

Houghton Population

Houghton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Houghton includes 91.57% White, 3.92% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (91.57%)

Black or African American (3.92%)

Asian (2.55%)

Two or more races (1.07%)

Other race (0.65%)

Native American (0.24%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,54391.57%
Black or African American663.92%
Asian432.55%
Two or more races181.07%
Other race110.65%
Native American40.24%

Houghton Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Houghton's average per capita income is $49,338. Household income levels show a median of $87,188. The poverty rate stands at 16.2%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$97,036-
Families$96,821$112,509
Households$87,188$96,377
Non Families$46,250$54,310

$49,338

Average Income

$87,188

Median Household Income

16.2%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)