Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Watervliet, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,156

Median Agei

29.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.2%1,535

Hispanic/Latino

22.2%478

Two or More

4.1%89

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.5%33

Black

0.8%17

Asian

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%57

High School Diploma

19.5%243

Some College (<1 yr)

11.4%143

Some College (1+ yr)

26%325

Associate's Degree

11.5%144

Bachelor's Degree

6.6%82

Master's Degree

1.8%23

Professional Degree

0.4%5

HS or Higher

81.8%

BA or Higher

8.8%

Graduate+

2.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$137,500

Median Renti

$885

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67%462

Renter-Occupied

33%228

Total Units

729

Homeownership

67%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.4%34

$50K–$100K

26.2%121

$100K–$150K

19.5%90

$150K–$200K

15.4%71

$200K–$300K

23.2%107

$300K–$500K

6.9%32

$500K–$1M

1.5%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

3.3%24

2010–2019

0.4%3

2000–2009

2.2%16

1990–1999

9.1%66

1980–1989

4.8%35

1970–1979

8.1%59

1960–1969

16.5%120

1950–1959

17.6%128

1940–1949

12.9%94

1939 or earlier

25.2%184

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.1%525

Electricity

22%152

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%8

Other

0.7%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,167

Mean Household Incomei

$67,791

Per Capita Incomei

$22,329

Poverty Ratei

15%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

988

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.2%36

$10K–$15K

8.3%57

$15K–$20K

6.2%43

$20K–$25K

5.1%35

$25K–$30K

1.7%12

$30K–$35K

1.6%11

$35K–$40K

2.9%20

$40K–$45K

3.5%24

$45K–$50K

1%7

$50K–$60K

13.5%93

$60K–$75K

17.8%123

$75K–$100K

13.9%96

$100K–$125K

4.2%29

$125K–$150K

9.7%67

$150K–$200K

4.5%31

$200K+

0.9%6

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

552.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Poland

Philippines

Canada

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

909

Avg. Commutei

19.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

948

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

57(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.3%Insured

4.7%Uninsured