Watson township is located in Effingham County, Illinois. Watson township has a 2025 population of 3,148. Watson township is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -1.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,207 in 2020.
The average household income in Watson township is $75,182 with a poverty rate of 8.87%.The median age in Watson township is 41 years: 40.3 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Watson township includes 97.99% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 3,116 | 97.99% |
Two or more races | 64 | 2.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Watson township's average per capita income is $43,497. Household income levels show a median of $71,706. The poverty rate stands at 8.87%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $77,000 | - |
Families | $73,419 | $80,857 |
Households | $71,706 | $75,182 |
Non Families | $47,500 | $60,124 |
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