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Watervliet

Michigan · 1,735 residents · 1.18 sq mi
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Watervliet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,083. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
1,735
−6%since 2000
from 1,843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,470 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,562 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
+3%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Watervliet
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,083
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,681 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,863
+7%since 2000
from $16,691 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$564
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+36%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,783)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(20)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(87)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,588)
Black1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(68)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other1.1%(19)
Diversity Score15.1%(263)
Diversity Score
15
+219%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+76%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watervliet, Michigan?

Watervliet, Michigan has about 1,735 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watervliet, Michigan?

The typical household in Watervliet, Michigan earns about $37,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watervliet, Michigan expensive?

In Watervliet, Michigan, the median home is worth about $94,900, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in Watervliet, Michigan?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Watervliet, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watervliet, Michigan?

About 15.6% of people in Watervliet, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watervliet, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Watervliet, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 132 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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