Watersmeet township is located in Gogebic County Michigan. Watersmeet township has a 2024 population of 1,448. Watersmeet township is currently declining at a rate of -0.82% annually and its population has decreased by -0.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,455 in 2020.
The average household income in Watersmeet township is $79,653 with a poverty rate of 11.75%. The median age in Watersmeet township is 59.9 years: 60.6 years for males, and 58.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watersmeet township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 777 | 73.58% |
| Native American | 178 | 16.86% |
| Two or more races | 68 | 6.44% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 2.84% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 561 | 1.88 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Non Family | 296 | 1.15 | 76 | 24 |
| Married | 246 | 2.59 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Female | 14 | 4.5 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 5 | 2.4 | 80 | 20 |
2.66
Average Family Size
1.88
Average Household Size
82.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22 | 2.59% |
| Associates Degree | 99 | 11.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 133 | 15.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 87 | 10.22% |
| High School Graduate | 307 | 36.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.47% |
| Some College | 199 | 23.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 709 | 689 | 195 |
| Native American | 98 | 92 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 26 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 20 | 9 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $34,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,727 | $38,056 | $20,870 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,803 | $35,385 | $34,125 |
| Some College | $39,167 | $0 | $0 |
$34,803
Average Earnings
$35,385
Average Male
$34,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.93% of Watersmeet township residents speak only English, while 1.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 178 | 79 | 44.38% |
| White | 768 | 34 | 4.43% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 11 | 55% |
| Multiple | 68 | 11 | 16.18% |
11.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.89%
Male Poverty Rate
15.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watersmeet township is Hispanic, with 55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watersmeet township is White, with 4.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.38% |
| Some College | 10.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Female Employed | 10.2% |
| Male Employed | 7.04% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,454 | $106,687 |
| Households | $55,417 | $79,653 |
| Married Families | $80,179 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,833 | $55,303 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.1%
Male Marriage Rate
57.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
110
Number of Veterans
108
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 57 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 14.76% |
| Native American | 3 | 2.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.1%
Labor Force Participation
43.7%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
33.81%
Born in Watersmeet township
99.72%
Native Born
0.28%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.72% of Watersmeet township residents were born in the United States, with 33.81% having been born in Michigan. 0.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,388 | -12 | -0.86% |
| 2028 | 1,400 | -12 | -0.85% |
| 2027 | 1,412 | -12 | -0.84% |
| 2026 | 1,424 | -12 | -0.84% |
| 2025 | 1,436 | -12 | -0.83% |
| 2024 | 1,448 | -12 | -0.82% |
| 2023 | 1,460 | -12 | -0.82% |
| 2022 | 1,472 | 7 | 0.48% |
| 2021 | 1,465 | 10 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 1,455 | 98 | 7.22% |
| 2019 | 1,357 | -8 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 1,365 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 1,367 | 5 | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 1,362 | -7 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 1,369 | -17 | -1.23% |
| 2014 | 1,386 | -9 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 1,395 | -8 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 1,403 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 1,407 | -13 | -0.92% |
| 2010 | 1,420 | 0 | 0% |