Demographics & People — Houghton Lake, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,761 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,800 |
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| Median Age | 54.8 |
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| Total Households | 2,763 |
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| Family Households | 1,528 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.05 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,518 |
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| Black or African American | 28 |
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| Asian | 1 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,494 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,480 |
| English | 842 |
| Other groups | 675 |
| Polish | 645 |
| French Canadian | 467 |
| Irish | 408 |
| American | 268 |
| French (except Basque) | 221 |
| Scottish | 204 |
Language
| English Only | 5,457 |
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| Spanish | 13 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,527 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 435 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,693 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.0% |
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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 Lake, Michigan.
