Eau Claire, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eau Claire, Michigan
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Location within Berrien County
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 Eau Claire, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Michigan | |
| County | Berrien | |
| Townships | Berrien and Pipestone | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.84 sq mi (2.19 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) | |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 552 | |
| • Density | 663.46/sq mi (256.09/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code(s) |
49111
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| Area code(s) | 269 | |
| FIPS code | 26-24580 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0625315 | |
Eau Claire (say "aw KLAIR") is a small village in Berrien County, Michigan, in the United States. A village is a type of small town. In 2020, about 552 people lived there.
The village is located in two different areas called townships. These are Pipestone Township and Berrien Charter Township.
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About Eau Claire's Location
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 2.19 square kilometers (0.84 square miles). Almost all of this area is land.
A Look at History
Eau Claire was started in 1861. The name "Eau Claire" comes from a French phrase that means "clear water." The people who founded the village named it after a nearby creek that had very clear water.
Who Lives in Eau Claire?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 281 | — | |
| 1910 | 307 | 9.3% | |
| 1920 | 293 | −4.6% | |
| 1930 | 324 | 10.6% | |
| 1940 | 328 | 1.2% | |
| 1950 | 480 | 46.3% | |
| 1960 | 562 | 17.1% | |
| 1970 | 527 | −6.2% | |
| 1980 | 573 | 8.7% | |
| 1990 | 494 | −13.8% | |
| 2000 | 656 | 32.8% | |
| 2010 | 625 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 552 | −11.7% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 625 people living in Eau Claire. They lived in 214 homes. Many homes had families living in them.
About 30% of the people were under 18 years old. About 9% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in the village was around 31 years old.
High School in Eau Claire
Eau Claire has its own high school. About 194 students attend Eau Claire High School.
See also
In Spanish: Eau Claire (Míchigan) para niños
