Eau Claire, Michigan
Eau Claire: human settlement in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America
About
Eau Claire is a city located in the county of Berrien in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 625 and a population density of 286 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 591 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Eau Claire
| Population | 591 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Berrien County |
| Postal code | 49111 |
| Area | 2.19 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.9851,-86.2997 |
| Altitude | 702 feet / 214 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 06:36:01 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 270 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.75% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Eau Claire is located at 41°59'6"N 86°17'59"W (41.9850500, -86.2997400).
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Weather
74°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
10 to 15 mph SW
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Eau Claire decreased by 5.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 625 | - | census |
| 2011 | 625 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 624 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 621 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 618 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 611 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 610 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 605 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 600 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 597 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 591 | -1.02% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 20,050 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 20,237 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 20,646 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 20,233 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.5% |
| White only, percent : | 86.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 79.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 819 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 41.5% |
Eau Claire zip code is 49111.
County name: Berrien, County
fips: 26021
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 41.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $88,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,052 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $399 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $712 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,888 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.35 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 46,938 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 190,974 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 634,685 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 328,590 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,139 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $34,956 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,056 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 27.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,243 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 608 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 382 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 87 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 986 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 105 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 951 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,581.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.80 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Eau Claire, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168740 | Andrews University | Berrien Springs (MI) | 49104 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Eau Claire, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOA | Dowagiac station | 200 Depot Drive | RAIL |
| NLS | Niles station | 598 Dey St. | RAIL |
| SJM | St. Joseph | 410 1/2 Vine Street | RAIL |
| SOB | South Bend station | 2702 West Washington Avenue | RAIL |
| BAM | Bangor | 541 Railroad St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Eau Claire.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Eau Clair Post Office | Eau Claire (MI) | 49111 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Eau Claire, Wisconsin The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. with a population of 67,065 people.
- Eau Claire, Pennsylvania borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania with a population of 294 people.
Other cities in Berrien County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berrien County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Niles | 13,758 | City in Berrien and Cass counties of Michigan |
| Benton Harbor | 9,692 | City in Michigan |
| Saint Joseph | 8,290 | City in and county seat of Berrien County, Michigan |
| Fair Plain | 7,631 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Benton Heights | 4,084 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Buchanan | 3,527 | City in Berrien County, Michigan, United Staes |
| Paw Paw Lake | 3,511 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Watervliet | 3,084 | Township in Berrien County, Michigan |
| Bertrand | 2,599 | Township in Berrien County, Michigan |
| Livingston | 2,599 | Township in Otsego County, Michigan |
| Bridgman | 2,200 | City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Sodus | 1,947 | Township in Berrien County, Michigan |
| New Buffalo | 1,865 | City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States |
| Berrien Springs | 1,718 | City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Three Oaks | 1,540 | Township in Berrien County, Michigan |
| Coloma | 1,402 | City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America |