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Watersmeet

Michigan · 428 residents · 9.2 sq mi
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Watersmeet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,614. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,200. Households here earn about 33% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
428
+7%vs 2011
vs 401 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
47 / sq mi
+7%vs 2011
vs 44 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 42.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
208292377462546201020202024Watersmeet
2024250
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,614
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $38,000 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,282
−5%vs 2011
vs $17,186 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.308
−8%vs 2011
vs 0.333 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $65,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−43.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.2% in 2011
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
+45.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+18%vs 2011
vs 1.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(272)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.2%(13)
Other28.9%(116)
Diversity Score56.9%(228)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(283)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other38.8%(166)
Diversity Score60.3%(258)
Diversity Score
60
+6%vs 2011
vs 57 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.0 min
−23%vs 2011
vs 10.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.7%
−14.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
31.0%
+15.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
66.7%
+9.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.0%
−8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.9% in 2011
Female
52.7%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.1% in 2011
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watersmeet, Michigan?

Watersmeet, Michigan has about 428 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watersmeet, Michigan?

The typical household in Watersmeet, Michigan earns about $32,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watersmeet, Michigan expensive?

In Watersmeet, Michigan, the median home is worth about $66,200, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Watersmeet, Michigan?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Watersmeet, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watersmeet, Michigan?

About 9.8% of people in Watersmeet, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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