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Watergate

Florida · 3,782 residents · 0.416 sq mi
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Watergate has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $222,000. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% 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

Total population
3,782
+2%since 2023
from 3,709 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
9,091 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 8,916 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
−11%since 2023
from 45.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K201020202024Watergate
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,071
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $72,641 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,065
+1%since 2023
from $24,884 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.258
−12%since 2023
from 0.292 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $214,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,076
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,109 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 67.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+12%since 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(1,592)
Black11.2%(415)
Hispanic / Latino30.8%(1,141)
Asian2.3%(84)
Other12.9%(477)
Diversity Score86.4%(3,206)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(1,445)
Black14.2%(537)
Hispanic / Latino33.7%(1,273)
Asian2.4%(91)
Other11.5%(436)
Diversity Score88.3%(3,341)
Diversity Score
88
+2%since 2023
from 86 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 72.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
−2%since 2023
from 31.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
Female
51.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
Foreign born
29.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
32.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 26.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watergate, Florida?

Watergate, Florida has about 3,782 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watergate, Florida?

The typical household in Watergate, Florida earns about $67,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watergate, Florida expensive?

In Watergate, Florida, the median home is worth about $222,000, and the typical rent is about $2,076 a month.

How educated are people in Watergate, Florida?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Watergate, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watergate, Florida?

About 21.9% of people in Watergate, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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