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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Watterson Park

Kentucky · 953 residents · 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 $25,417. Population has fallen 38% since 1990, a loss of 589 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $84,000. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

953
−38%since 1990
from 1,542 in 1990
1990 – 2025
662 / sq mi
−38%since 1990
from 1,071 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.5
+21%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6538961K1K2K1990201020202024Watterson Park
2024734
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,417
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,601 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,933
+55%since 1990
from $12,186 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.0%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$499
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $359 in 1990
US average: $602
53.2%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 48.0% in 1990
46.8% rent
3.3
+24%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(1,255)
Black16.9%(261)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian1.6%(24)
Diversity Score39.5%(609)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(744)
Black16.7%(159)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian1.5%(14)
Diversity Score40%(382)
40
+1%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−10%since 1990
from 15.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Watterson Park, Kentucky?

Watterson Park, Kentucky has about 953 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Watterson Park, Kentucky earns about $25,417 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 $84,000, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Watterson Park, Kentucky?

About 9.8% 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 14.0% 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 589 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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

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