Houghton County, MI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Houghton County increased by 1,659. In this period, the peak population was 37,599 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 35,940 | - | - |
| 2001 | 35,590 | -350 | -0.97% |
| 2002 | 35,702 | 112 | 0.31% |
| 2003 | 35,498 | -204 | -0.57% |
| 2004 | 35,759 | 261 | 0.74% |
| 2005 | 35,673 | -86 | -0.24% |
| 2006 | 35,176 | -497 | -1.39% |
| 2007 | 35,153 | -23 | -0.07% |
| 2008 | 35,497 | 344 | 0.98% |
| 2009 | 35,354 | -143 | -0.40% |
| 2010 | 36,729 | 1,375 | 3.89% |
| 2011 | 36,780 | 51 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 36,752 | -28 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 36,691 | -61 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 36,487 | -204 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 36,248 | -239 | -0.66% |
| 2016 | 36,354 | 106 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 36,270 | -84 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 35,993 | -277 | -0.76% |
| 2019 | 35,709 | -284 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 37,237 | 1,528 | 4.28% |
| 2021 | 37,507 | 270 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 37,160 | -347 | -0.93% |
| 2023 | 37,599 | 439 | 1.18% |
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Houghton County, MI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Houghton County's population increased by 789 (2.20%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Houghton County's population increased by 508 (1.38%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Houghton County's population increased by 362 (0.97%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Houghton County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 37,599.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Houghton County's population peaked in year 2023 at 37,599.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Houghton County's population was lowest in year 2007 at 35,153.
Houghton County, MI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Houghton County grew year by year for 9 years and declined for 14 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Houghton County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.20% per year. Overall the population grew 4.62% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Houghton County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.20% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Houghton County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,528 people (a 4.28% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Houghton County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 497 people (a 1.39% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Houghton County, MI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Houghton County's population increased by 92 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 347 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 439 (1.18%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Houghton County, MI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Houghton County increased by 908 (2.47%). The population was highest at 37,599 in the year 2023 and lowest at 35,709 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.26%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)