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Watervliet

Michigan · 1,669 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 $46,417. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,669
−9%since 2000
from 1,843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.8
+11%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Watervliet
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.8%(97)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(107)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.7%(129)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.6%(127)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(81)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.9%(215)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.8%(197)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.6%(211)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.9%(199)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.7%(196)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.6%(76)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2%(34)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,417
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,681 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,818
+19%since 2000
from $16,691 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−29%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Watervliet on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,783)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(20)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(1,323)
Black1.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(156)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other4.2%(71)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican14.8%(309)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(9)
Thai0.2%(5)
Ancestry
German28.5%(593)
Irish23%(479)
Italian4.5%(93)
Dutch2.8%(58)
American2.5%(53)
English2.4%(49)
French1.9%(40)
Polish1.7%(36)
Slovak1.7%(36)
Scottish1.1%(23)
Swedish0.9%(18)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(11)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.5%(10)
Danish0.3%(7)
Canadian0.3%(6)
Belgian0.2%(4)
Russian0.1%(3)
Norwegian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Italian population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.2%(254)
Married49.8%(370)
Widowed5.2%(39)
Divorced10.8%(80)
Women 15+
Never married25%(190)
Married43.4%(330)
Widowed8.3%(63)
Divorced23.3%(177)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watervliet, Michigan?

Watervliet, Michigan has about 1,669 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watervliet, Michigan?

The typical household in Watervliet, Michigan earns about $46,417 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 $90,300, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Watervliet, Michigan?

About 8.3% 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 15.3% 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 198 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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