Watkins Glen is a village located in Schuyler County, New York. Watkins Glen has a 2025 population of 1,718 . Watkins Glen is currently declining at a rate of -1.6% annually and its population has decreased by -7.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,856 in 2020.
The average household income in Watkins Glen is $69,237 with a poverty rate of 11.2%. The median age in Watkins Glen is 50.8 years: 46.4 years for males, and 55.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.1 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Watkins Glen includes 90.36% White, 4.73% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.
White (90.36%)
Asian (4.73%)
Black or African American (2.22%)
Two or more races (1.64%)
Other race (1.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,547 | 90.36% |
| Asian | 81 | 4.73% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 2.22% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 1.64% |
| Other race | 18 | 1.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Watkins Glen's average per capita income is $36,223. Household income levels show a median of $46,279. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,487 | - |
| Families | $90,417 | $99,805 |
| Households | $46,279 | $69,237 |
| Non Families | $37,670 | $49,012 |
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