| Place Name | Houghton |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 14744 |
| County | Allegany County |
| Area Code(s) | 585 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 1,712 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -12.11% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 91.4% |
| US Congressional District(s) | New York 23rd |
| State Assembly Districts | 148 |
| State Senate Districts | 57 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 91.4% |
| African American | 4.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 2.93% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0.78% |