Watervliet, MI Demographics

A map of Watervliet's Population by Race

Watervliet, Michigan had a population of 1,669 in 2020. It was 79.3% White, 1.4% Black, 0.7% Asian, 9.3% Hispanic, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 7.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Watervliet, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Watervliet is the 338th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Watervliet's White Population

1,323 residents of Watervliet identify as White, or 79.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Watervliet slightly larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Watervliet is ranked #619 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Watervliet is more White than neighboring Hartford (57.6% White). Watervliet is less White than neighboring Paw Paw Lake (87% White), Coloma (84.1% White), Millburg (81.8% White), and Lake Michigan Beach (84.7% White).

Watervliet's Black Population

23 residents of Watervliet identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Watervliet less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Watervliet is ranked #215 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Watervliet is more Black than neighboring Paw Paw Lake (1.1% Black). Watervliet is less Black than neighboring Coloma (1.8% Black), Hartford (1.7% Black), Millburg (6.6% Black), and Lake Michigan Beach (3.1% Black).

Watervliet's Asian Population

11 residents of Watervliet identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Watervliet roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Watervliet is ranked #228 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Watervliet is more Asian than neighboring Coloma (0.1% Asian), Hartford (0.2% Asian), and Lake Michigan Beach (0.4% Asian).

Watervliet's Hispanic Population

156 residents of Watervliet identify as Hispanic, or 9.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Watervliet roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Watervliet is ranked #49 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Watervliet is more Hispanic than neighboring Paw Paw Lake (4.2% Hispanic), Coloma (6.1% Hispanic), Millburg (5% Hispanic), and Lake Michigan Beach (3.9% Hispanic). Watervliet is less Hispanic than neighboring Hartford (33.9% Hispanic).

Watervliet's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Watervliet identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Watervliet roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Watervliet is ranked #63 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Watervliet is more Native American/Other than neighboring Paw Paw Lake (0.9% Native American/Other), Coloma (1.1% Native American/Other), Millburg (1% Native American/Other), and Lake Michigan Beach (1.7% Native American/Other). Watervliet is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hartford (2.6% Native American/Other).

Watervliet's Multiracial Population

118 residents of Watervliet identify as Multiracial, or 7.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Watervliet roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Watervliet is ranked #46 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Watervliet is more Multiracial than neighboring Paw Paw Lake (6% Multiracial), Coloma (6.8% Multiracial), Hartford (3.9% Multiracial), Millburg (4.8% Multiracial), and Lake Michigan Beach (6.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.