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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Watson

Illinois · 644 residents · 1.092 sq mi
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Watson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,132. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,200. At a median age of 27.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 27.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

644
−12%vs 2000
vs 729 in 2000
1990 – 2025
590 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 668 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
27.0
−4%vs 2000
vs 28.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5836827818799781990201020202024Watson
2024620
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,132
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,028 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,001
−31%vs 2000
vs $13,000 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$275
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $420 in 2000
US average: $450
88.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.2% in 2000
11.4% rent
1.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(715)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(22)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(644)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.8%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Watson, Illinois?

Watson, Illinois has about 644 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Watson, Illinois?

The typical household in Watson, Illinois earns about $27,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watson, Illinois expensive?

In Watson, Illinois, the median home is worth about $40,200, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Watson, Illinois?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Watson, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watson, Illinois?

About 8.9% of people in Watson, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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