28-622: Lake Linden is a village in Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan . The population was 1,020 at the 2020 census . The village is mostly within Schoolcraft Township , though a tiny portion lies in Torch Lake Township . Lake Linden was named for an early settler. A fire destroyed most of Lake Linden in 1887. [1] Lake Linden hosted minor league baseball from 1904 to 1906. The Lake Linden Lakers played as members of
56-543: A household in the village was $ 24,234, and the median income for a family was $ 30,000. Males had a median income of $ 29,327 versus $ 18,654 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 14,189. About 16.6% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 20.1% of those under age 18 and 20.1% of those age 65 or over. This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to
84-477: A unique culture, especially once population growth stopped, and the county shrank in population to its current numbers. Heavily representative among many ethnicities were the Finnish. The 1910 census listed 13.1% of the residents being Finnish-born (out of the 32.3% total of the residents listed as foreign-born). The 2010 census lists almost the same proportion (32.5%) of the population as having Finnish ancestors. Amid
112-447: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
140-524: Is the world's heaviest and widest double-decked vertical lift bridge. Its center span "lifts" to provide 100 feet (30 m) of clearance for ships. Since rail traffic was discontinued in the Keweenaw, the lower deck accommodates snowmobile traffic in the winter. This is the only land-based link between the Keweenaw Peninsula 's north and south sections, making it crucial to local transportation. As of
168-655: The Class C level Northern-Copper Country League and Copper Country Soo League . Lake Linden was the site of a large plant to process the copper ore of the Calumet and Hecla Mining Company . Calumet and Hecla shut down the operation in 1968. A portion of the village was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Lake Linden Historic District in 2009. According to the United States Census Bureau ,
196-543: The Great Depression of the 1930s, a sharp increase in unemployment among workers in the mining and timber industries caused a pivot to potato production. For a brief time in the 1930s and 1940s, the region became a major exporter of potatoes within the United States. In June 2018, a major flash flood caused sinkholes and washouts in the towns of Chassell, Houghton, Ripley, Lake Linden, and Hubbell. According to
224-537: The Köppen Climate Classification system, Lake Linden has a humid continental climate , abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. Houghton County, Michigan Houghton County ( / ˈ h oʊ t ən / ; HOH -tən ) is a county in the Upper Peninsula in the U.S. state of Michigan . As of the 2020 census , the population was 37,361. The county seat and largest city is Houghton . Both
252-422: The U.S. Census Bureau , the county has an area of 1,502 square miles (3,890 km ), of which 1,009 square miles (2,610 km ) is land and 492 square miles (1,270 km ) (33%) is water. The Portage Lift Bridge crosses Portage Lake , connecting Hancock and Houghton, Michigan , by crossing over Portage Lake , which is part of the river and canal system that spans the peninsula. The Portage Lift Bridge
280-510: The census of 2020, there were 37,361 people, 14,173 households and 8,117 families residing in the county. The population density was 37.0 inhabitants per square mile (14.29/km²). There were 18,807 housing units at an average density of 18.63 per square mile (7.19/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.9% White , 1.1% Black or African American , 0.8% Native American , 2.5% Asian , 0.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 1.9% of
308-496: The census of 2000, there were 1,081 people, 485 households, and 307 families living in the village. The population density was 1,646.8 inhabitants per square mile (635.8/km). There were 569 housing units at an average density of 866.8 per square mile (334.7/km). The racial makeup of the village was 97.41% White , 0.09% African American , 0.65% Native American , 0.46% Asian , 0.19% from other races , and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93% of
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#1732851476058336-530: The US Registry of Historic Districts and Buildings of the Upper Peninsula . Construction began in spring 1886. The building had its first addition to the north wing, the addition of a larger jail wing, in 1910, and that was the only renovation until the jail wing was condemned in 1961. A new jail was built in its present location, adjacent to the original. According to the Mining Gazette, "The materials used with
364-489: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
392-686: The county and the city were named for Michigan State geologist and Detroit Mayor Douglass Houghton . Houghton County is part of the Houghton Micropolitan Statistical Area , which also includes Keweenaw County , and was part of Copper Country during the mining boom of the latter half of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century. In 1843, the Upper Peninsula was divided into Mackinac, Chippewa, Marquette, Schoolcraft, Delta, and Ontonagon Counties. In 1845, Houghton County boundaries were defined, with areas partitioned from Marquette and Ontonagon Counties. The new county
420-516: The exception of the facing brick are the product of the Upper Peninsula" (July 25, 1886, p. 3). Kathryn Eckert, in her Buildings of Michigan , wrote: The building section that was once the jail wing is now used for office space. (information as of June 2024) 46°59′N 88°39′W / 46.98°N 88.65°W / 46.98; -88.65 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
448-534: The population. As of the census of 2010, there were 36,628 people, 14,232 households and 8,093 families residing in the county. The population density was 36.29 inhabitants per square mile (14.01/km²). There were 18,635 housing units at an average density of 18.46 per square mile (7.13/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.5% White , 2.9% Asian , 0.6% Native American , 0.5% Black or African American , 0.2% from other races and 1.3% from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 1.9% of
476-490: The population. 22.2% were of Finnish , 21.5% French , 14.3% French Canadian , 12.9% German , 9.0% English and 5.3% Italian ancestry according to Census 2000 . There were 485 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who
504-467: The population. The biggest ancestry groups were Finnish at 32.5% of the population, German at 14.0%, French at 9.4%, English at 6.2% and Irish at 5.1%. Of the 14,232 households 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.1% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who
532-492: The provision of social services. The county board of commissioners controls the budget and has limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In Michigan, most local government functions—police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street maintenance, etc.—are the responsibility of individual cities and townships. The Houghton County Courthouse "..stood high upon the bluff on Houghton Village facing North and pleasantly overlooking Portage Lake.", and has been inducted in
560-408: The statewide winner in every election from 1872 to 1996 with the exception of 1932, making it a bellwether for Michigan for the late 19th century and the entirety of the 20th century. The county government operates the jail , maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, records deeds, mortgages, and vital records , administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in
588-459: The village has a total area of 0.89 square miles (2.31 km), of which 0.77 square miles (1.99 km) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km) is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 1,007 people, 481 households, and 263 families living in the village. The population density was 1,307.8 inhabitants per square mile (504.9/km). There were 568 housing units at an average density of 737.7 per square mile (284.8/km). The racial makeup of
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#1732851476058616-558: The village was 97.4% White , 0.7% Native American , 0.2% Asian , 0.2% from other races , and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population. There were 481 households, of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.8% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.3% were non-families. 41.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% had someone living alone who
644-510: Was $ 34,625, and the median income for a family was $ 48,506. The per capita income for the county was $ 18,556. About 12.6% of families and 22.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.7% of people under the age of 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over. Houghton County voters tend to favor Republican Party nominees. Since 1884, the Republican Party has been selected in 78% (28 of 36) of national elections. The county backed
672-455: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.84. In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males. The median income for
700-404: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.78. The median age in the village was 44.1 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 23.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.0% male and 49.0% female. As of
728-400: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.01. The county population contained 20.6% under the age of 18, 20.6% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 15% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.1 years. The population was 45.9% female and 54.1% male. The median income for a household in the county
756-406: Was named after Douglass Houghton, the new state's first State Geologist , who extensively explored the Upper Peninsula's mineralogy. The original boundaries of Houghton County included the future Keweenaw and Baraga Counties. In 1846, the county was organized into three townships: Eagle Harbor , Houghton , and L'Anse . Keweenaw County was set off from Houghton County in 1861 and Baraga County
784-468: Was set off in 1875. Houghton County's history is heavily marked by immigration. At one of the peaks of its population, the 1910 census had 40.6% of its population of 88,098 as foreign-born, with 89.3% of the population being either foreign-born or having at one or both of their parents as foreign-born. 70.6% of all voters were foreign-born, and only 5.1% of voters were native-born with native parents. This amalgam of immigrants from dozens of countries created
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