Demographics & People — Houghton, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 87 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~0 |
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| Median Age | 52.3 |
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| Total Households | 37 |
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| Family Households | 28 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1579 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 59 |
| American | 13 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7 |
| Other groups | 7 |
| Irish | 5 |
| English | 5 |
| Dutch | 4 |
| French (except Basque) | 2 |
| Norwegian | 1 |
Language
| English Only | 78 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 78 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 9 |
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| Population 18+ | 60 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Houghton, Iowa.
