Watervliet
City in Berrien County, Michigan
Watervliet is a city in Berrien County, Michigan, with 1,669 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 646 ft (197 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Paw Paw Lake, 1.9 miles NW.
- 1,669residents (2020 Census)
- 646 ftelevation · 197 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 1,414 / sq mipopulation density
- 49098ZIP code
About Watervliet
Watervliet is a city in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located in the northeastern part of the county, the population was 1,669 at the 2020 census. Mostly a rural farming community. The city is surrounded by Watervliet Charter Township but is administered autonomously. “Watervliet” means “flowing water” in Dutch, coming from “water” and “vliet” "Vliet" is a Dutch word for a minor streaming water, though it may refer to a city canal or a river that connects such flows.
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Living in Watervliet
- Median household income
- $61,167
- Median home value
- $137,500
- Median rent
- $885/mo
- Median age
- 29.1
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Watervliet had 1,669 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,669 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,414 per sq mi (546 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watervliet at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Berrien County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,669 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.18 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1876° N, 86.2586° W |
| ZIP code | 49098 |
| Official website | watervliet.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2684500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watervliet
- Paw Paw Lake1.9 mi NW
- Coloma2.6 mi W
- Hartford4.9 mi E
- Millburg6.1 mi SW
- Lake Michigan Beach6.2 mi W
- Benton Heights9.2 mi SW
- Lawrence10.5 mi E
- Benton Harbor10.9 mi SW
- Bangor11.4 mi NE
- Fair Plain12.4 mi SW
- St. Joseph13.3 mi SW
- Eau Claire13.8 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Watervliet
What county is Watervliet in?
Watervliet is in Berrien County, Michigan.
What is the population of Watervliet, MI?
1,669 people lived in Watervliet at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Watervliet, MI?
The ZIP code of Watervliet is 49098.
What is the elevation of Watervliet?
646 feet (197 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watervliet?
Paw Paw Lake (1.9 mi), Coloma (2.6 mi), Hartford (4.9 mi), Millburg (6.1 mi), Lake Michigan Beach (6.2 mi).
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