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Watertown

Connecticut · 3,897 residents · 2.362 sq mi
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Watertown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,200. Population has declined 8% since 2023. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $293,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,897
−8%since 2023
from 4,215 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,650 / sq mi
−8%since 2023
from 1,785 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
43.9
+3%since 2023
from 42.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
3K3K4K4K4K201020202024Watertown
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$103,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $98,003 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$49,132
+10%since 2023
from $44,837 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
13.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.424
+3%since 2023
from 0.412 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$293,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $278,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,078
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,115 in 2023
US average: $1,442
80.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
19.9% rent
2.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
22.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
61.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(3,294)
Black2.1%(87)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(307)
Asian8.3%(350)
Other4.2%(177)
Diversity Score46.9%(1,975)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80%(3,117)
Black1.1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(264)
Asian6.9%(269)
Other5.2%(204)
Diversity Score43.5%(1,695)
44
−7%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
24.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
−2%since 2023
from 21.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
73.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 72.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
11.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
70.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 71.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
9.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
51.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
46.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
10.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
12.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
87.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Watertown, Connecticut?

Watertown, Connecticut has about 3,897 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watertown, Connecticut?

The typical household in Watertown, Connecticut earns about $103,200 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watertown, Connecticut expensive?

In Watertown, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $293,300, and the typical rent is about $1,078 a month.

How educated are people in Watertown, Connecticut?

About 45.3% of adults age 25 and over in Watertown, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watertown, Connecticut?

About 13.2% of people in Watertown, Connecticut 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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