Houghton, New York facts for kids
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Houghton, New York
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 Houghton, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Allegany |
| Town | Caneadea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.73 sq mi (7.07 km2) |
| • Land | 2.72 sq mi (7.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,488 |
| • Density | 546.86/sq mi (211.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14744
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-35771 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0953282 |
Houghton is a small community in Allegany County, western New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet, which is a small settlement, and also a census-designated place. This means it's a specific area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 1,488 people lived there. Houghton is part of the Town of Caneadea.
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Where is Houghton Located?
Houghton is found at coordinates 42°26′N 78°9′W / 42.433°N 78.150°W. This means it's located at 42.4270 degrees North latitude and 78.1557 degrees West longitude.
The community covers an area of about 7.07 square kilometers (2.73 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Houghton sits on the west side of the Genesee River. This river flows through parts of New York. New York State Route 19 is a main road that goes through Houghton, making it easy to get there.
Schools and Education
Houghton is home to two important schools:
- Houghton University: This is a private, Christian college for both male and female students.
- Houghton Academy: This is a traditional school for older students, offering both day classes and boarding options.
Who Lives in Houghton?
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| 2020 | 1,488 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,748 people living in Houghton. There were 313 households and 180 families. The population density was about 715.5 people per square mile.
Most people living in Houghton were White (95.37%). Other groups included African American (1.54%), Native American (0.11%), and Asian (1.20%). About 2.35% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.64 people, and the average family had 3.17 people.
The age of people in Houghton was quite varied:
- 11.0% were under 18 years old.
- 59.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 10.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 8.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.5% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Houghton was 21 years.
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In Spanish: Houghton (Nueva York) para niños
