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 $76,186 with a poverty rate of 30.84%. The median age in Watervliet township is 41 years: 42.1 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watervliet township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,617 | 85.94% |
| Black or African American | 255 | 8.37% |
| Two or more races | 94 | 3.09% |
| Asian | 58 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 1,256 | 2.4 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Married | 661 | 2.41 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Non Family | 370 | 1.1 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Female | 197 | 4.73 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Male | 28 | 2.75 | 100 | 0 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
75.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 136 | 6.52% |
| Associates Degree | 203 | 9.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 309 | 14.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 196 | 9.4% |
| High School Graduate | 669 | 32.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98 | 4.7% |
| Some College | 475 | 22.77% |
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 | 2,007 | 1,815 | 505 |
| Hispanic | 52 | 13 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $88,571 | $40,484 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,136 | $30,054 | $23,805 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $9,934 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,530 | $31,557 | $23,290 |
| Some College | $27,898 | $71,719 | $25,335 |
$25,530
Average Earnings
$31,557
Average Male
$23,290
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.96% of Watervliet township residents speak only English, while 2.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,533 | 631 | 24.91% |
| Black | 255 | 211 | 82.75% |
| Hispanic | 113 | 84 | 74.34% |
| Multiple | 94 | 13 | 13.83% |
30.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.86%
Male Poverty Rate
25.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watervliet township is Black, with 82.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watervliet township is Multiple, with 13.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.94% |
| Some College | 13.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.77% |
| Female Employed | 30.28% |
| Male Employed | 10.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,852 | $84,099 |
| Households | $56,413 | $76,186 |
| Married Families | $66,932 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,778 | $49,809 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
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
202
Number of Veterans
179
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 112 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 86 |
| 65 to 74 | 73 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 193 | 9.13% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 15.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48%
Labor Force Participation
47.1%
Employment Rate
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
68.37%
Born in Watervliet township
96.68%
Native Born
3.32%
Foreign Born
3.02%
Non Citizen
0.3%
Naturalized
96.68% of Watervliet township residents were born in the United States, with 68.37% having been born in Michigan. 3.02% 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% |