Eau Claire, Michigan

Village in Michigan, United States

Eau Claire, Michigan

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Location within Berrien County

Eau Claire

Location within the state of Michigan

Coordinates: 41°59′09″N 86°17′59″W﻿ / ﻿41.98583°N 86.29972°W﻿ / 41.98583; -86.29972
Country| United States
State| Michigan
County| Berrien
Townships| Berrien and Pipestone
Government

• President| John Glassman
Area

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• 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

(2020)

• 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

Area code| 269
FIPS code| 26-24580[2]
GNIS feature ID| 0625315[3]
Website| www.eauclairemi.com

Eau Claire (/ɔːˈklɛər/ aw-KLAIR)[4] is a village located in east central Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 552 at the 2020 census.[5]

The village lies partially within Pipestone Township and partially within Berrien Charter Township.

## Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.74 square miles (1.92 km2), all land.[6]

## History

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Eau Claire was established in 1861.[7] The community took its name from a nearby creek which was observed to have clear water; "eau claire" is French for "clear water".[8][9]

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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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%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

41°59′06″N 86°17′59″W﻿ / ﻿41.98500°N 86.29972°W﻿ / 41.98500; -86.29972

### 2010 census

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As of the census[11] 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.

### 2000 census

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As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 656 people, 227 households, and 170 families living in the village. The population density was 902.4 inhabitants per square mile (348.4/km2). There were 238 housing units at an average density of 327.4 per square mile (126.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 91.31% White, 3.05% African American, 1.52% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 1.98% from other races, and 1.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.08% of the population.

There were 227 households, out of which 43.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 32.5% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $41,477. Males had a median income of $28,295 versus $20,852 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,668. About 8.4% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

## High school

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Eau Claire High School has an enrollment of around 194 students.[citation needed]

## References

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### Notes

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1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
3. ^ "Eau Claire". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
4. ^ State of Michigan, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. "Pronunciation Guide - 'You Say it How in Michigan?' for Michigan Names and Places". www.michigan.gov. Archived from the original on February 1, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
5. ^ "Eau Claire village, Michigan - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
7. ^ Romig 1986, p. 175.
8. ^ "Community Profile, Village of Eau Claire". Berrien County official site. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
9. ^ "Origins - Old Place Names". Berrien County Genealogical Society. Archived from the original on March 13, 2018. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 25, 2012.

### Sources

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* Romig, Walter (October 1, 1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities (Paperback). Great Lakes Books Series. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X. ISBN 978-0814318386.

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Municipalities and communities of Berrien County, Michigan, United States

County seat: St. Joseph

Cities|

* Benton Harbor
* Bridgman
* Buchanan
* Coloma
* New Buffalo
* Niles‡
* St. Joseph
* Watervliet

Map of Michigan highlighting Berrien County

Villages|

* Baroda
* Berrien Springs
* Eau Claire
* Galien
* Grand Beach
* Michiana
* Shoreham
* Stevensville
* Three Oaks

Charter townships|

* Benton
* Coloma
* Lake
* Lincoln
* Niles
* Oronoko
* St. Joseph
* Watervliet

Civil townships|

* Bainbridge
* Baroda
* Berrien
* Bertrand
* Buchanan
* Chikaming
* Galien
* Hagar
* New Buffalo
* Pipestone
* Royalton
* Sodus
* Three Oaks
* Weesaw

CDPs|

* Benton Heights
* Fair Plain
* Lake Michigan Beach
* Millburg
* New Troy
* Paw Paw Lake
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* Avery
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* Berrien Center
* Dayton
* Buckhorn
* Glendora
* Harbert
* Hinchman
* Lakeside
* Riverside
* Sawyer
* Scottdale
* Shorewood Hills
* Union Pier

Indian reservation|

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians‡

Footnotes|

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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