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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Watson

Arkansas · 257 residents · 0.2 sq mi
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Watson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,500. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $25,700. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 41% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

257
−11%vs 2000
vs 288 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,285 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 1,440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.3
−8%vs 2000
vs 44.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
981502022533051990201020202024Watson
2024214
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $17,143 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,634
−44%vs 2000
vs $13,631 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$25,700
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$150
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $400 in 2000
US average: $450
81.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.3% in 2000
18.2% rent
2.1
+70%vs 2000
vs 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(209)
Black24.7%(71)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.3%(136)
1990
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(174)
Black32.3%(83)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.3%(145)
56
+19%vs 2000
vs 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
35.2%
−20.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.0 min
+50%vs 2000
vs 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Watson, Arkansas?

Watson, Arkansas has about 257 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Watson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Watson, Arkansas earns about $12,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watson, Arkansas expensive?

In Watson, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $25,700, and the typical rent is about $150 a month.

How educated are people in Watson, Arkansas?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Watson, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watson, Arkansas?

About 26.5% of people in Watson, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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