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Watertown

Florida · 2,829 residents · 2.474 sq mi
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Watertown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,200. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,829
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,837 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,143 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+6%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Watertown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,458
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,402 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,987
+53%since 2000
from $13,044 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$587
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−39.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+62%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(1,874)
Black30.1%(854)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(38)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score56%(1,590)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(1,790)
Black31.2%(883)
Hispanic / Latino3%(85)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other5.1%(143)
Diversity Score65.7%(1,859)
Diversity Score
66
+17%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
−7%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.8%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watertown, Florida?

Watertown, Florida has about 2,829 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watertown, Florida?

The typical household in Watertown, Florida earns about $32,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watertown, Florida expensive?

In Watertown, Florida, the median home is worth about $95,200, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Watertown, Florida?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Watertown, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watertown, Florida?

About 12.3% of people in Watertown, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watertown, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Watertown, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 511 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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