Eau Claire, Michigan

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.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.74sqmi, all land.HistoryEau Claire was established in 1861.DemographicsThe correct French pronunciation is Eau 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.2010 censusAs of the census of 2010, there were 625 people, 214 households, and 157 families residing in the village. The population density was 844.6PD/sqmi. There were 239 housing units at an average density of 323.0/sqmi. 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.