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Watergate

Florida · 3,459 residents · 0.416 sq mi
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Watergate has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,926. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2019, reaching $152,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,459
+8%since 2019
from 3,216 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
8,315 / sq mi
+8%since 2019
from 7,731 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
Unchangedsince 2019
from 37.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K201020202024Watergate
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,926
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $41,215 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,113
+14%since 2019
from $17,585 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 23.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 26.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,000
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $87,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,582
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,462 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
42.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+60%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(1,841)
Black1.1%(35)
Hispanic / Latino35.8%(1,152)
Asian4.5%(145)
Other1.3%(43)
Diversity Score67.7%(2,177)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(1,679)
Black5.3%(182)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(1,016)
Asian3%(103)
Other1.6%(57)
Diversity Score72.2%(2,496)
Diversity Score
72
+7%since 2019
from 68 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 17.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2019
from 88.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+1%since 2019
from 28.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 78.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 64.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 25.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 42.9% in 2019
Female
57.1%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 57.1% in 2019
Foreign born
30.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 16.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watergate, Florida?

Watergate, Florida has about 3,459 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watergate, Florida?

The typical household in Watergate, Florida earns about $44,926 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 $152,000, and the typical rent is about $1,582 a month.

How educated are people in Watergate, Florida?

About 13.4% 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 17.7% of people in Watergate, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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