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Watson

Louisiana · 1,357 residents · 0.959 sq mi
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Watson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,780. Population has declined 10% since 2023. Median home value is $252,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 59% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,357
−10%since 2023
from 1,503 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,415 / sq mi
−10%since 2023
from 1,567 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
+2%since 2023
from 38.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6488811K1K2K201020202024Watson
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,780
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $147,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,506
−10%since 2023
from $38,269 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2023
from 71.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+27%since 2023
from 0.331 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $245,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.1% in 2023
5.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+57%since 2023
from 1.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(1,268)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(207)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(28)
Diversity Score33.6%(505)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(1,165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(120)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(72)
Diversity Score31.5%(428)
Diversity Score
32
−6%since 2023
from 34 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
−4%since 2023
from 31.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 57.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 61.1% in 2023
Female
38.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watson, Louisiana?

Watson, Louisiana has about 1,357 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Watson, Louisiana earns about $96,780 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watson, Louisiana expensive?

In Watson, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $252,000.

How educated are people in Watson, Louisiana?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in Watson, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watson, Louisiana?

About 17.2% of people in Watson, Louisiana 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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