Watervliet township is located in Berrien County Michigan. Watervliet township has a 2024 population of 3,111. Watervliet township is currently growing at a rate of 0.97% annually and its population has increased by 2.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,030 in 2020.
The average household income in Watervliet township is $84,224 with a poverty rate of 28.33%. The median age in Watervliet township is 42.9 years: 42.5 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watervliet township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,635 | 86.79% |
| Black or African American | 159 | 5.24% |
| Two or more races | 138 | 4.55% |
| Asian | 79 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 20 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,179 | 2.54 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Married | 611 | 2.4 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Non Family | 287 | 1.14 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Female | 195 | 4.53 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Male | 86 | 3.77 | 100 | 0 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
85.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 224 | 10.44% |
| Associates Degree | 159 | 7.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 327 | 15.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 224 | 10.44% |
| High School Graduate | 656 | 30.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 108 | 5.03% |
| Some College | 447 | 20.84% |
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 | 2,086 | 1,785 | 546 |
| Hispanic | 33 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,014 | $0 | $20,943 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,268 | $0 | $21,442 |
| Some College | $27,269 | $68,026 | $25,288 |
$25,268
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$21,442
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.31% of Watervliet township residents speak only English, while 1.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,574 | 584 | 22.69% |
| Black | 159 | 130 | 81.76% |
| Multiple | 138 | 80 | 57.97% |
| Hispanic | 83 | 61 | 73.49% |
| Native | 5 | 5 | 100% |
28.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.74%
Male Poverty Rate
27.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watervliet township is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watervliet township is White, with 22.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.01% |
| Some College | 10.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Female Employed | 28.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.5% |
| Male Employed | 10.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,657 | $92,210 |
| Households | $55,919 | $84,224 |
| Married Families | $56,702 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,188 | $48,692 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
160
Number of Veterans
122
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 74 |
| Korea | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 69 |
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 160 | 7.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.9%
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
68.77%
Born in Watervliet township
96.34%
Native Born
3.66%
Foreign Born
2.77%
Non Citizen
0.89%
Naturalized
96.34% of Watervliet township residents were born in the United States, with 68.77% having been born in Michigan. 2.77% 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 | 3,261 | 30 | 0.93% |
| 2028 | 3,231 | 30 | 0.94% |
| 2027 | 3,201 | 30 | 0.95% |
| 2026 | 3,171 | 30 | 0.96% |
| 2025 | 3,141 | 30 | 0.96% |
| 2024 | 3,111 | 30 | 0.97% |
| 2023 | 3,081 | 30 | 0.98% |
| 2022 | 3,051 | 33 | 1.09% |
| 2021 | 3,018 | -12 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 3,030 | -61 | -1.97% |
| 2019 | 3,091 | -8 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 3,099 | -5 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 3,104 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 3,101 | -8 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 3,109 | -17 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 3,126 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3,126 | -7 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 3,133 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2011 | 3,129 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 3,126 | 0 | 0% |