Eau Claire, Michigan facts for kids
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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 (/ɔːˈklɛər/ AW-klair) is a village located in east central Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 552 at the 2020 census.
The village lies partially within Pipestone Township and partially within Berrien Charter Township.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.74 square miles (1.92 km2), all land.
History
Eau Claire was established in 1861. The community took its name from a nearby creek which was observed to have clear water; "eau claire" is French for "clear water".
Demographics
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 625 people, 214 households, and 157 families living in the village. The population density was 844.6 inhabitants per square mile (326.1/km2). There were 239 housing units at an average density of 323.0 per square mile (124.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 82.6% White, 5.1% African American, 1.4% Native American, 7.2% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.9% of the population.
There were 214 households, of which 44.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.6% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.41.
The median age in the village was 31.2 years. 30.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
High school
Eau Claire High School has an enrollment of around 194 students.
See also
In Spanish: Eau Claire (Míchigan) para niños
