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The Houghton CDP(1) had a population of 1,573 as of July 1, 2024.

The primary coordinate point for Houghton is located at latitude 42.4234 and longitude -78.1572 in Allegany County. The formal boundaries for the Houghton Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 2.48 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Allegany County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

The Houghton Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.

The Houghton Census Designated Place is located within Town of Caneadea, a minor civil division (MCD) of Allegany County.


  1. A Census Designated Place (CDP) is a statistical counterpart to a self-governing (incorporated) place such as a city, town, or village. A CDP is not a legal entity and has no governmental functions.

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Houghton, NY Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION

Total Population 1,573 (100%)
Population in Households 678 (43.1%)
Population in Families 536 (34.1%)
Population in Group Quarters1 895 (56.9%)
Population Density 578
Diversity Index2 30
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $81,386
Average Household Income $91,643
% of Income for Mortgage4 11%
Per Capita Income $14,521
Wealth Index5 71
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Moderate (51.3)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 287 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 169 (58.9%)
Renter Occupied HU 69 (24.0%)
Vacant Housing Units 49 (17.1%)
Median Home Value $145,673
Average Home Value $159,763
Housing Affordability Index3 178
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 238
Average Household Size 2.85
Family Households 171
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

 2020-2024 2024-2029
Population 1.32% -0.20%
Households -0.49% -0.17%
Families   -0.47%
Median Household Income   1.58%
Per Capita Income   2.74%
Owner Occupied HU   0.12%

Houghton, NY - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Houghton to the other 1,292 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New York by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 712 45th
Population Density # 908 30th
Median Household Income # 630 51st
Housing Affordability Index # 1228 95th
Per Capita Income # 1273 2nd
Diversity Index # 722 44th

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