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Watertown

Connecticut · 3,938 residents · 2.362 sq mi
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Watertown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,536. Population has grown 18% since 2019. Median home value is $215,500. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,938
+18%since 2019
from 3,350 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,667 / sq mi
+18%since 2019
from 1,418 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
−3%since 2019
from 45.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K201020202024Watertown
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,536
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $64,886 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,610
−2%since 2019
from $37,311 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 39.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $220,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$908
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $952 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 72.2% in 2019
25.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+5%since 2019
from 3.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(3,060)
Black2.4%(79)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(156)
Asian1.6%(55)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.3%(681)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(3,455)
Black1.3%(52)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(229)
Asian1.4%(56)
Other0.4%(16)
Diversity Score21.6%(851)
Diversity Score
22
+6%since 2019
from 20 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 44.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 96.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 17.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+5%since 2019
from 21.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 81.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 74.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
Female
51.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.2% in 2019
Foreign born
5.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watertown, Connecticut?

Watertown, Connecticut has about 3,938 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watertown, Connecticut?

The typical household in Watertown, Connecticut earns about $60,536 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 $215,500, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Watertown, Connecticut?

About 37.0% 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 10.4% of people in Watertown, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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