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Watterson Park

Kentucky · 1,004 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 $23,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,300. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,004
+5%since 2000
from 953 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
697 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 662 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
−8%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6538961K1K2K1990201020202024Watterson Park
2024734
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,333
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,690
−1%since 2000
from $18,933 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
53.3% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+69%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(429)
Black24%(241)
Hispanic / Latino26.6%(267)
Asian1.1%(11)
Other2.7%(27)
Diversity Score83.7%(840)
Diversity Score
84
+109%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
13.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−60.5 ptssince 2013
from 71.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watterson Park, Kentucky?

Watterson Park, Kentucky has about 1,004 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Watterson Park, Kentucky earns about $23,333 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 $130,300, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Watterson Park, Kentucky?

About 21.5% 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 29.4% 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 538 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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