Unified School District · MI
Watervliet School District
Watervliet School District is a unified school district in Michigan with a community population of 6,438. The median household income is $59,740 and the median age is 40.0.
6,438
Population
178
People / sq mi
$59,740
Median Income
40.0
Median Age
Watervliet School District covers 36 sq mi of land at 177.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 60.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$59,740
Median Household Income
$32,165
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$173,800
Median Home Value
$897
Median Rent
75.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
84.9%
High School+
18.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Watervliet School District serves a community with a population of 6,438 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Michigan.
The median household income in Watervliet School District is $59,740, with a per capita income of $32,165. The poverty rate is 13.4%.
Watervliet School District is 90.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 60.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Watervliet School District, 84.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Watervliet School District is $173,800, with a median rent of $897. The homeownership rate is 75.5%.
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Data for Watervliet School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2635460).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.