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Watterson Park

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.44
State:
Kentucky

Watterson Park is a city located in Jefferson County, Kentucky. Watterson Park has a 2026 population of 1,039. Watterson Park is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 3.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,003 in 2020.

The median household income in Watterson Park is $39,844 with a poverty rate of 17.17%. The median age in Watterson Park is 45 years: 45.5 years for males, and 43.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 152.2 males.

1K
Total Population
722
Density (mi²)
6 0.58%
Growth

Watterson Park Population

Watterson Park Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,03960.58%
20251,03360.58%
20241,027151.48%
20231,01290.9%
20221,00320.2%
20211,001-2-0.2%
20201,00300%
20191,018-1-0.1%
20181,01900%
20171,01930.3%
20161,01640.4%
20151,01240.4%
20141,00850.5%
20131,003101.01%
201299380.81%
201198590.92%
201097710.1%

Median Age

Overall: 45 years
Female: 43.2 years
Male: 45.5 years

Watterson Park Adults

There are 597 adults, (103 of whom are seniors) in Watterson Park.

Sex Ratio

Female: 291 (39.6%)
Male: 443 (60.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Watterson Park includes 51.5% White, 29.16% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White37851.5%
Black or African American21429.16%
Two or more races13117.85%
Other race81.09%
Native American30.41%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races689.26%
Other race81.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White37851.5%
Black or African American21429.16%
Two or more races638.58%
Native American30.41%

Watterson Park Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Watterson Park 's average per capita income is $43,875. Household income levels show a median of $39,844. The poverty rate stands at 17.17%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$83,750-
Families$70,625$76,437
Households$39,844$47,065
Non Families$26,597$31,574

$43,875

Average Income

$39,844

Median Household Income

17.17%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)