Eau Claire, Michigan
| Eau Claire, Michigan | |
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| Village | |
 Location of Eau Claire, Michigan |
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| Coordinates: 41°59′9″N 86°17′59″W / 41.98583°N 86.29972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 625 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 624 |
| • Density | 844.6/sq mi (326.1/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 49111 |
| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-24580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0625315 |
Eau Claire is a village located in east central Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 625 at the 2010 census.
The village lies partially within Pipestone Township and partially within Berrien Charter Township.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.74 square miles (1.92 km2), all land.
Eau Claire was established in 1850.
The correct French pronunciation is Eau (pronounced "O") Claire. However, many local residents pronounce the city's name "Aw Claire". Variations in pronunciation are common. For example, Madrid, New Mexico is pronounced "MAD-rid," Cairo, Illinois, is pronounced KAY-ro, and Vienna, Georgia, is pronounced VY-enna. Albany, Georgia is pronounced ALL-benny.
Coordinates: 41°59′06″N 86°17′59″W / 41.98500°N 86.29972°W
As of the census of 2010, there were 625 people, 214 households, and 157 families residing 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.
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