Watervliet, Michigan

Quick Statistics

Watervliet is a community in Berrien County, Michigan, home to about 2,156 people spread across 1.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $27,962 a year, and a typical home is worth about $137,500. About 20.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 24 percent over the past decade.

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2,156
Total Population
▲ up 24% since 2012
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1.18 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$27,962
Median Personal Income
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$137,500
Median Home Value
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20.3%
College Educated
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93.0%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 8.5 points since 2010
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Among the Michigan towns GeoStat tracks, Watervliet ranks number 288 of 745 in population, number 375 in median household income, number 455 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Watervliet typically top out near 83°F in July, while January nights average about 20°F. The area sees roughly 78 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Watervliet
# Town Distance Population
1.Watervliet, MI0.1 mi.3,102
2.Coloma, MI2.6 mi.1,074
3.Hartford, MI4.9 mi.2,458
4.Hartford, MI4.9 mi.3,274
5.Lawrence, MI10.8 mi.3,259
6.Benton Harbor, MI10.9 mi.8,953
7.Bangor, MI11.4 mi.2,129
8.Bangor, MI11.4 mi.14,641
Frequently Asked Questions About Watervliet

What is the population of Watervliet, Michigan?
Watervliet has a population of about 2,156 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Watervliet, Michigan in?
Watervliet is located in Berrien County, Michigan.

What is the median home value in Watervliet, Michigan?
The median home value in Watervliet is about $137,500, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Watervliet, Michigan?
The median personal income in Watervliet is about $27,962 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Watervliet, Michigan?
Since 1950, 31 tornadoes have been recorded in Berrien County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Watervliet, Michigan?
Typical July highs run about 83 degrees and January lows about 20 degrees, with around 78 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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