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) |
| Population
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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 city in Lee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 141 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Fort Madison-Keokuk Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Houghton is located at 40°46′59″N 91°36′45″W / 40.78306°N 91.61250°W (40.783009, -91.612605).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.31 square miles (0.80 km2), all land.
Houghton is located in Cedar Township and was positioned on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
Economy
The town has more manufacturing jobs than population, which is rare—doubly rare because there are no other towns nearby to supply additional labor. There are a half-dozen plants that account for this, making plastic products, grain storage bins and ready-mix concrete. Houghton was once the junction of two rail lines, both now abandoned, which may have something to do with the origin of its industry. Nevertheless, St. Johns Catholic Church is the most substantial building in town.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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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 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 141 people, 59 households, and 46 families residing in the city. The population density was 477.0 inhabitants per square mile (184.2/km2). There were 59 housing units at an average density of 199.6 per square mile (77.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.0% from other races and 6.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 2.1% of the population.
Of the 59 households, 30.5% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.8% were married couples living together, 5.1% were cohabitating couples, 11.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 15.3% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 22.0% of all households were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the city was 55.1 years. 22.0% of the residents were under the age of 20; 6.4% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 14.2% were from 25 and 44; 24.1% were from 45 and 64; and 33.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 146 people, 62 households, and 47 families living in the city. The population density was 471.0 inhabitants per square mile (181.9/km2). There were 64 housing units at an average density of 206.5 per square mile (79.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 62 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.0% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.2% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.74.
The median age in the city was 48 years. 19.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 33.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.
Education
Fort Madison Community School District serves the city; its high school is Fort Madison High School.
Previously the Marquette Catholic School System maintained its elementary school in Houghton; in 2005 it merged into the Holy Trinity Catholic Schools system, which has preschools in St. Paul and Fort Madison, an elementary school in West Point and a secondary school in St. Paul.
See also
In Spanish: Houghton (Iowa) para niños
