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Watterson Park

Kentucky · 1,031 residents (2025 est.) · 1.44 sq mi
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Watterson Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,844. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 219 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $213,200. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
734
−23%since 2000
from 953 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
510 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 662 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+6%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,031 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6538961K1K2K1990201020202024Watterson Park
2024734
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,844
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,724
+36%since 2000
from $18,933 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
−4%since 2010
from 0.473 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
45.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+62%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(744)
Black16.7%(159)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian1.5%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score40%(382)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(378)
Black29.2%(214)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other9%(66)
Diversity Score78.9%(579)
Diversity Score
79
+97%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+62%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
39.6%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.3%
−48.1 ptssince 2013
from 71.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.6%
+23.0 ptssince 2017
from 65.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2016
from 80.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2016
from 18.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watterson Park, Kentucky?

Watterson Park, Kentucky has about 734 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watterson Park, Kentucky?

The typical household in Watterson Park, Kentucky earns about $39,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watterson Park, Kentucky expensive?

In Watterson Park, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $213,200, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in Watterson Park, Kentucky?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Watterson Park, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watterson Park, Kentucky?

About 17.2% of people in Watterson Park, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watterson Park, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Watterson Park, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 808 residents, a change of about -52 percent over that period.

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

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