Census Bureau data for Watertown city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Watertown city
- What is the median household income in Watertown city?
- The median household income in Watertown city is $62,991 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Watertown city?
- The poverty rate in Watertown city is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Watertown city?
- $228,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Watertown city?
- The median gross rent in Watertown city is $1,036 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Watertown city residents have a college degree?
- 14.6% of adults in Watertown city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,511
Median Income
$62,991
Median Home Value
$228,400
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.9%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$15,734 (+33.3%)
Home Value:
+$108,800 (+91%)
Poverty Rate:
-8.5 pp (-61.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.9 pp (+24.8%)
Unemployment:
-0.9 pp (-18.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,511
Median Age
41.0
Female
55.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 82.2%
Black 7.9%
Two or More 4.0%
Other 4.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.6%
Cuban
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$62,991
±$13,882
-$4,106 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$69,967
Median Family Income
$71,466
Poverty Rate
5.4%
-4.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
6.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
16.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
28.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.0%
$10–15k
1.0%
$15–25k
8.9%
$25–35k
9.4%
$35–50k
11.4%
$50–75k
28.9%
$75–100k
15.0%
$100–150k
10.6%
$150–200k
4.2%
$200k+
3.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
652
Owner-Occupied
67.6%
Renter-Occupied
32.4%
Vacancy Rate
5.7%
Median Home Value
$228,400
-$28,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,036
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
24.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.3%
$50–100k
5.3%
$100–200k
12.0%
$200–300k
37.7%
$300–500k
24.5%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
$1M+
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.3%
$500–1k
40.1%
$1–1.5k
17.5%
$1.5–2k
33.9%
$2–2.5k
1.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.6%
1 vehicle
38.0%
2 vehicles
34.5%
3+
25.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
83.1%
Single-fam. att.
0.5%
2–4 units
3.2%
5–19 units
0.8%
Mobile home
8.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
16.9%
1940–1969
10.1%
1970–1999
12.6%
2000–2009
17.3%
2010+
5.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
89.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
14.6%
-15.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.3%
Some College / Associate
23.6%
Less Than High School
6.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
-0.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
9.4%
Self-Employed
5.6%
Government Workers
14.0%
Private For-Profit
80.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
17.1%
Wholesale
13.5%
Prof. Services
12.9%
Transportation
10.0%
Retail
9.0%
Construction
8.7%
Public Admin
8.4%
Manufacturing
6.5%
Finance
3.8%
Arts/Entmt.
3.5%
Information
2.2%
Occupation
Sales
30.8%
Management
25.9%
Production
18.2%
Food Prep
14.8%
Construction
10.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
28.4 min
Drove Alone
86.5%
Carpool
2.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.4%
Walked
1.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
615
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
42.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.4%
5–9
5.8%
10–14
10.0%
15–19
3.8%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
10.2%
35–44
13.3%
45–54
11.9%
55–64
6.9%
65–74
10.3%
75–84
8.5%
85+
7.8%
Under 18: 24.3%
Working age (18–64): 75.7%
65 and over: 17.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.9%
Naturalized Citizen
14.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.4%
With a Disability
22.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.2%
Uninsured
3.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
78.9%
Has a Computer
84.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023