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Houghton Lake, Michigan

Houghton Lake is a town located in Roscommon County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,749.

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 19.5 km² (7.5 mi²). 15.3 km² (5.9 mi²) of it is land and 4.2 km² (1.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 21.49% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 3,749 people, 1,646 households, and 1,030 families residing in the town. The population density is 244.5/km² (633.6/mi²). There are 3,057 housing units at an average density of 199.4/km² (516.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.95% White, 0.35% African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. 0.91% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,646 households out of which 23.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% are married couples living together, 9.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% are non-families. 32.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.23 and the average family size is 2.78.

In the town the population is spread out with 21.4% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $27,443, and the median income for a family is $30,735. Males have a median income of $23,346 versus $16,111 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,862. 16.0% of the population and 10.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 18.6% are under the age of 18 and 7.7% are 65 or older.



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