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Houghton County, MI Public Records

12th Circuit Court
401 E Houghton Ave
Houghton, MI 49931 http://www.houghtoncounty.net/directo
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 906-482-5420
F: 906-482-7492
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $25,000, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No suppressed, juvenile, sex offenders, mental health, or adoption records released
The Circuit Court has jurisdiction in all civil cases involving more than $25,000, cases in which equitable relief is requested, personal protection orders and divorces without children. All other family matters are heard at the Family Court division.
97th District Court
401 E Houghton Ave
Houghton, MI 49931
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 906-482-4980
F: 906-482-5270
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Probate Court
401 E Houghton Ave
Courthouse, 2nd Fl
Houghton, MI 49931 http://www.houghtoncounty.net/directo
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 906-482-3120
F: 906-487-5964
Jurisdiction: Probate

Houghton County, MI Vital Records

Contact the Houghton County Office of the County Register of Deeds if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Houghton County
County Register of Deeds
401 E Houghton Ave
County Courthouse, 2nd Fl
Houghton, MI 49931 http://www.houghtoncounty.net/directo
8AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 906-482-1311
Fax: 906-483-0364
Recorded Documents, Land Records

Houghton County Vital Certificates

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Additional Resources

Houghton County

MI - Houghton County - Property Tax and Ownership (Includes 22 separate city/township searches)

MI - Houghton County - Recorded Land Documents

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Adjoining Counties

Baraga County, MI
Iron County, MI
Keweenaw County, MI
Ontonagon County, MI

Houghton County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,011.72 sq mi
Population (2009): 35,333
  • Females: 46%
  • White: 95%
  • Black/African American: 1.6%
  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 94.1%
Population Change (2000-2009): -683
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.7%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 7.3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 20.2%
High School Graduates (2000): 84.6%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 23%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.39
Housing Units (2000): 17,748
Homeownership Rate (2000): 71.4%
Migration Flow to Houghton County, MI from (2007-2008):

Houghton County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $563,503
  • Construction: $47,275
  • Retail Trade: $41,362
  • Professional and Technical Services: $22,460
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $18,174
  • Retail Trade: $41,362
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $15,991
  • Manufacturing: $28,218
  • Farms: $994
  • Government: $227,124
Employed (2000): 15,219
Unemployed (2000): 1,304
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $24,841
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $132,841 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $94,084 (thou. dol.)

Houghton County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 417
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.9
Deaths (2007): 346
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.9
Infant Deaths (2007): 3
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.2

Houghton County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 34
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 8
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 26
Property Crimes (2008): 453
  • Burglary: 60
  • Larceny-Theft: 368
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 25

Houghton County Genealogy Records

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