Houghton, Iowa facts for kids
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Houghton, Iowa
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Houghton
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Location of Houghton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
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| • Total | 141 |
| • Density | 476.35/sq mi (184.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52631
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-37335 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457683 |
Houghton is a small city located in Lee County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 141 people lived there. It is part of a larger area called the Fort Madison-Keokuk Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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About Houghton's Location
Houghton is found at these coordinates: 40°46′59″N 91°36′45″W / 40.78306°N 91.61250°W. This means it is in the western part of Lee County.
The city covers a total area of about 0.31 square miles (0.77 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Houghton is located within Cedar Township. It was once an important stop on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
What Does Houghton Make?
Houghton has more manufacturing jobs than people living there. This is quite unusual for a small town. Several factories in Houghton make different products. These include plastic items, large bins for storing grain, and ready-mix concrete.
Long ago, Houghton was a meeting point for two train lines. Even though these lines are no longer used, they might have helped the town's industries start. The most important building in Houghton is the St. Johns Catholic Church.
How Many People Live in Houghton?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1970 | 119 | — |
| 1980 | 124 | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 127 | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 130 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 146 | +12.3% |
| 2020 | 141 | −3.4% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2020 Population Details
In 2020, the census showed that 141 people lived in Houghton. There were 59 households and 46 families. The city had about 477 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Houghton were White (92.2%). A small number were Native American (1.4%). About 6.4% of the population identified with two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people made up 2.1% of the population.
- About 30.5% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (67.8%) were married couples.
- The average age in Houghton was 55.1 years.
- About 22.0% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 33.3% of residents were 65 years or older.
- The population was almost evenly split between males (51.8%) and females (48.2%).
2010 Population Details
In 2010, 146 people lived in Houghton. There were 62 households and 47 families. The population density was about 471 people per square mile. All residents were identified as White.
- About 27.4% of households had children under 18.
- Most households (71.0%) were married couples.
- The average age was 48 years.
- About 19.9% of residents were under 18.
- About 20.5% of residents were 65 or older.
- The population was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.
Schools in Houghton
The Fort Madison Community School District serves the city of Houghton. Students in high school attend Fort Madison High School.
Before 2005, the Marquette Catholic School System had an elementary school in Houghton. This system later joined with Holy Trinity Catholic Schools. Now, Holy Trinity Catholic Schools has preschools in St. Paul and Fort Madison. They have an elementary school in West Point and a secondary school in St. Paul.
See also
In Spanish: Houghton (Iowa) para niños
