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CITY · 2010 ACS

Watertown

Connecticut · 3,574 residents · 2.362 sq mi
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Watertown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,309. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $269,000. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,574
+1%vs 2011
vs 3,541 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,513 / sq mi
+1%vs 2011
vs 1,499 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
−3%vs 2011
vs 45.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,309
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $77,344 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,190
−2%vs 2011
vs $38,819 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.397 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $270,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $787 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−29.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.4% in 2011
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
−2%vs 2011
vs 3.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(3,366)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1%(35)
Asian2.5%(88)
Other1%(36)
Diversity Score11.9%(423)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(3,370)
Black1%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(100)
Asian0.9%(33)
Other0.8%(29)
Diversity Score13.3%(476)
Diversity Score
13
+11%vs 2011
vs 12 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 22.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.3% in 2011
Female
51.9%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watertown, Connecticut?

Watertown, Connecticut has about 3,574 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watertown, Connecticut?

The typical household in Watertown, Connecticut earns about $78,309 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 $269,000, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Watertown, Connecticut?

About 42.9% 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 1.1% of people in Watertown, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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