Demographics & People — Houghton, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,685 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,800 |
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| Median Age | 21.4 |
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| Total Households | 279 |
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| Family Households | 195 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.24 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,543 |
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| Black or African American | 66 |
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| Asian | 43 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 797 |
| German | 431 |
| English | 406 |
| Irish | 121 |
| Italian | 104 |
| Scottish | 69 |
| Austrian | 60 |
| European | 52 |
| Other groups | 42 |
| American | 41 |
Language
| English Only | 1,569 |
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| Spanish | 15 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,645 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 39 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,444 |
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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, New York.
