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Watersmeet

Michigan · 408 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 $33,618. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,300. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
408
+2%since 2019
from 400 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
44 / sq mi
+2%since 2019
from 43 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+2%since 2019
from 46.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
208292377462546201020202024Watersmeet
2024250
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,618
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $32,639 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,714
+37%since 2019
from $20,280 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade19.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $56,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 86.9% in 2019
21.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+22%since 2019
from 1.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic75%(300)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(5)
Asian2.3%(9)
Other21.5%(86)
Diversity Score48.8%(195)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other28.9%(118)
Diversity Score58.8%(240)
Diversity Score
59
+21%since 2019
from 49 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 97.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−23%since 2019
from 20.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 98.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 15.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 45.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
Female
54.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 18.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watersmeet, Michigan?

Watersmeet, Michigan has about 408 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watersmeet, Michigan?

The typical household in Watersmeet, Michigan earns about $33,618 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 $71,300.

How educated are people in Watersmeet, Michigan?

About 12.4% 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 8.7% of people in Watersmeet, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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