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Watkins Glen

County:
Schuyler County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.56
State:
New York

Watkins Glen is a village located in Schuyler County, New York. Watkins Glen has a 2026 population of 1,691. It is also the county seat of Schuyler County. Watkins Glen is currently declining at a rate of -1.57% annually and its population has decreased by -8.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,856 in 2020.

The median household income in Watkins Glen is $49,632 with a poverty rate of 10.87%. The median age in Watkins Glen is 54.1 years: 47.2 years for males, and 58.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.4 males.

1.7K
Total Population
1,084
Density (mi²)
-27 -1.57%
Growth

Watkins Glen Population

Watkins Glen Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,691-27-1.57%
20251,718-28-1.6%
20241,746-39-2.18%
20231,785-19-1.05%
20221,804-36-1.96%
20211,840-16-0.86%
20201,856-5-0.27%
20191,872-11-0.58%
20181,883-15-0.79%
20171,898231.23%
20161,875412.24%
20151,834-25-1.34%
20141,85900%
20131,85950.27%
20121,854-1-0.05%
20111,855-4-0.22%
20101,852-4-0.22%

Median Age

Overall: 54.1 years
Female: 58.4 years
Male: 47.2 years

Watkins Glen Adults

There are 1,520 adults, (582 of whom are seniors) in Watkins Glen.

Sex Ratio

Female: 883 (51.2%)
Male: 842 (48.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Watkins Glen includes 92.99% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,60492.99%
Black or African American402.32%
Two or more races291.68%
Asian241.39%
Other race231.33%
Native American50.29%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races110.64%
White90.52%
Other race40.23%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,59592.46%
Black or African American402.32%
Asian241.39%
Other race191.1%
Two or more races181.04%
Native American50.29%

Watkins Glen Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Watkins Glen 's average per capita income is $40,398. Household income levels show a median of $49,632. The poverty rate stands at 10.87%.

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$122,589-
Families$102,000$108,673
Households$49,632$71,925
Non Families$31,742$44,437

$40,398

Average Income

$49,632

Median Household Income

10.87%

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)