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Watterson Park

Kentucky · 976 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 $25,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $116,700. The poverty rate of 43.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
976
+2%since 2000
from 953 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
678 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 662 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
−2%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6538961K1K2K1990201020202024Watterson Park
2024734
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,625
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,606
−18%since 2000
from $18,933 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
43.3%
+29.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
19.1%
−34.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
55.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+38%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(558)
Black20%(195)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(190)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other3.3%(32)
Diversity Score74.7%(729)
Diversity Score
75
+87%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.3%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watterson Park, Kentucky?

Watterson Park, Kentucky has about 976 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Watterson Park, Kentucky earns about $25,625 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 $116,700, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Watterson Park, Kentucky?

About 17.2% 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 43.3% 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 566 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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