Editing Houghton, Iowa

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|population_total         = 141
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|area_code                = [[Area code 319|319]]
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|blank_info               = 19-37335
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'''Houghton''' is a city in [[Lee County, Iowa|Lee County]], [[Iowa]], United States. The population was 141 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name=cen2020>{{cite web |title=2020 Census State Redistricting Data |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/ |website=census.gov |publisher=United states Census Bureau |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref> It is part of the [[Fort Madison–Keokuk, IA-IL-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area|Fort Madison-Keokuk Micropolitan Statistical Area]].

==Geography==
Houghton is located at {{Coord|40|46|59|N|91|36|45|W|type:city}} (40.783009, -91.612605).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.31|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-05-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

Houghton is located in [[Cedar Township, Lee County, Iowa|Cedar Township]] and was positioned on the [[Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://iagenweb.org/lee/biography-history/history/1914Vol1/1914-towns-villages.htm | title=1914 Towns and Villages | date=2019 | website=IAGenWeb Project | access-date=March 17, 2024}}</ref>

[[File:HoughtonIowaCityPark.jpg|thumb|left|A city park in Houghton]]

==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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thomasnet.com/iowa/concrete-forms-31200207-1.html|title=Concrete Forms in Iowa (IA) on Thomasnet.com|website=www.thomasnet.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=grain+bins&near=Houghton,+IA&fb=1&view=text&latlng=40784663,-91601979,12047750649094938839|title = Grain bins}}</ref> 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.<ref name="The Catholic Directory">{{cite web |url=http://www.thecatholicdirectory.com/directory.cfm?fuseaction=display_site_info&siteid=60462 |title=St. James - St. Johns at 205 Denning St., Houghton, Iowa 52631 (Lee County) United States |website=www.thecatholicdirectory.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111109143726/http://www.thecatholicdirectory.com/directory.cfm?fuseaction=display_site_info&siteid=60462 |archive-date=2011-11-09}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{Historical populations
|title= Historical populations
|type= USA
|align= left
|1970|119
|1980|124
|1990|127
|2000|130
|2010|146
|2020|141
|source={{center|U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name=cen2020/>}}|footnote=Source:{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|title=U.S. Census website|access-date=2020-03-29}} and [http://data.iowadatacenter.org/datatables/PlacesAll/plpopulation18502000.pdf Iowa Data Center]
}}
[[File:HoughtonIowaPopPlot.png|thumb|left|alt=The population of Houghton, Iowa from US census data|The population of Houghton, Iowa from US census data]]

===2020 census===
As of the [[United States census|census]] of 2020,<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-main.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> 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/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 59 housing units at an average density of 199.6 per square mile (77.1/km<sup>2</sup>). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|racial]] makeup of the city was 92.2% [[White Americans|White]], 0.0% [[African Americans|Black or African American]], 1.4% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.0% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.0% [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]], 0.0% from other races and 6.4% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|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 [[Marriage|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]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-05-11}}</ref> of 2010, there were 146 people, 62 households, and 47 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|471.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 64 housing units at an average density of {{convert|206.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]].

There were 62 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.0% were [[Marriage|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.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 130 people, 54 households, and 42 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|431.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 61 housing units at an average density of {{convert|202.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], and no people in the city were [[Ethnicity (United States Census)|Hispanic or Latino]] of any race.

There were 54 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.79.

Population spread: 24.6% under the age of 18, 2.3% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,500, and the median income for a family was $54,375. Males had a median income of $31,042 versus $16,750 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $19,203. There were no families and 3.1% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

==Education==
[[Fort Madison Community School District]] serves the city;<ref>"[https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/SDRP2017_FORT%20MADISON.pdf Fort Madison] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180427122540/https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/SDRP2017_FORT%20MADISON.pdf |date=2018-04-27 }}." [[Iowa Department of Education]]. Retrieved on September 16, 2018.</ref> its high school is [[Fort Madison High School]].

Previously the [[Marquette Catholic School System]] maintained its elementary school in Houghton;<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/19970222032509/http://www.aea16.k12.ia.us/GR_Schools/marqcath.html Marquette (Catholic)]." Great River Area Education Agency 16. February 22, 1997. Retrieved on September 17, 2018.</ref> in 2005 it merged into the [[Holy Trinity Catholic Schools]] system,<ref name=Klosterman>{{cite web|author=Klosterman, Celine|url=http://www.catholicmessenger.net/2010/12/holy-trinity-catholic-schools-looking-for-new-principal/|title=Holy Trinity Catholic Schools looking for new principal|publisher=[[The Catholic Messenger]]|date=2010-12-15|accessdate=2018-09-16}}</ref> which has preschools in [[St. Paul, Iowa|St. Paul]] and [[Fort Madison, Iowa|Fort Madison]], an elementary school in [[West Point, Iowa|West Point]] and a secondary school in St. Paul.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.city-data.com/zips/52631.html ] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050514072509/http://www.city-data.com/zips/52631.html |date=May 14, 2005 }}

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[[Category:Cities in Iowa]]
[[Category:Cities in Lee County, Iowa]]
[[Category:Fort Madison–Keokuk, IA-IL-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area]]