Watervliet, Michigan facts for kids
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Watervliet, Michigan
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Location within Berrien County
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 Watervliet, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Michigan | |
| County | Berrien | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.14 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) | |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,669 | |
| • Density | 1,414.41/sq mi (546.10/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code(s) |
49098
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| Area code(s) | 269 | |
| FIPS code | 26-84500 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1615862 | |
Watervliet is a city in Berrien County, located in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 1,669 people lived there. It is mostly a rural farming community.
Even though it is surrounded by Watervliet Charter Township, the city has its own government. The name "Watervliet" comes from Dutch words meaning "flowing water." A "vliet" is a small stream or canal.
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History of Watervliet
In 1905, a man named John Olsen and a woman named Maud Nelson moved to Watervliet. They started a women's baseball team. Both of them were experienced baseball players.
Their team, called the "Cherokee Indian Baseball Team," traveled in a special Pullman car. This car even had electric lights, a grandstand, and a long fence. Maud Nelson, who was born in Italy, was on the team. Her husband, John Olsen, said she was the best women's pitcher in the world.
Geography and Location
Watervliet is a city in Michigan. It covers a total area of about 1.23 square miles (3.19 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 1.19 square miles (3.08 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Watervliet has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 179 | — | |
| 1900 | 717 | — | |
| 1910 | 728 | 1.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,073 | 47.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,207 | 12.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,193 | −1.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,327 | 11.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,818 | 37.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,059 | 13.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,867 | −9.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,867 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,843 | −1.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,735 | −5.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,669 | −3.8% | |
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Watervliet's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,735 people living in Watervliet. These people lived in 677 households, and 448 of these were families. The city had about 1,458 people per square mile.
Most of the people in the city were White (94.3%). Other groups included African American (1.0%), Native American (0.8%), and Asian (0.2%). About 3.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 38.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.55 people, and the average family had 3.11 people. The average age of people in the city was 35.8 years old.
Education in Watervliet
Watervliet is home to the Watervliet School District. There are several schools in the area:
- Watervliet High School
- South Elementary School
- North Elementary School
- Watervliet Middle School
- Grace Christian School
See also
In Spanish: Watervliet (Míchigan) para niños
