Watertown, Minnesota Population 2022
Watertown is a city located in Carver County Minnesota. Watertown has a 2020 population of 4,679. Watertown is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has increased by 10.80% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,223 in 2010.
The average household income in Watertown is $86,690 with a poverty rate of 3.26%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $731 per month, and the median house value is $236,400. The median age in Watertown is 36.5 years, 35.7 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
Watertown Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watertownwas:
- White: 96.85%
- Two or more races: 2.41%
- Native American: 0.40%
- Black or African American: 0.34%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,332 | 96.85% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 18 | 0.40% |
| Two or More Races | 108 | 2.41% |
Watertown Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,547 | 2.85 | 84.6 |
| Married | 1,148 | 3.05 | 95.2 |
| Male | 58 | 6.88 | 100 |
| Female | 96 | 2.8 | 47.9 |
| Non Family | 245 | 0 | 45.7 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 0.42% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 62 | 2.16% |
| High School Graduate | 654 | 22.83% |
| Some College | 714 | 24.92% |
| Associates Degree | 645 | 22.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 508 | 17.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 270 | 9.42% |
Watertown Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 108 | 108 | 69 |
| Hispanic | 119 | 119 | 69 |
| White | 2,689 | 2,615 | 709 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 63.89%.
Watertown Language by Age
Watertown Language
99.14% of Watertown residents speak only English, while 0.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.86% of the population.
3.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.13%
Male Poverty Rate
4.44%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Watertown
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watertown is White, with 3.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watertown is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.96%.
Watertown Marital Status
Marriage Rates
73.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
76.3%
Male Marriage Rate
71.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Watertown Married by Age and Sex
Watertown Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Watertown Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 196 | 6.64% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 20.17% |
Watertown Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
80.3%
Labor Force Participation
79.2%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.42%
Born in Watertown
97.83%
Native Born
2.17%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
2.17%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.83% of Watertown residents were born in the United States, with 81.42% having been born in Minnesota. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,029 | 0.00% | |
| 2010 | 4,223 | 1,194 | 3.38% |
| 2011 | 4,274 | 51 | 1.21% |
| 2012 | 4,264 | -10 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 4,290 | 26 | 0.61% |
| 2014 | 4,302 | 12 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 4,314 | 12 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 4,334 | 20 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 4,381 | 47 | 1.08% |
| 2018 | 4,479 | 98 | 2.24% |
| 2019 | 4,529 | 50 | 1.12% |
| 2020 | 4,579 | 50 | 1.10% |
| 2021 | 4,629 | 50 | 1.09% |
| 2022 | 4,679 | 50 | 1.08% |