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Watson

Louisiana · 956 residents · 0.959 sq mi
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Watson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,162. Population has fallen 24% since 2019, a loss of 296 residents. Median home value is $191,900. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 142% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
956
−24%since 2019
from 1,252 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
997 / sq mi
−24%since 2019
from 1,306 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+3%since 2019
from 42.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6488811K1K2K201020202024Watson
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,162
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $92,300 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,886
−4%since 2019
from $41,615 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2019
from 59.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food14.2%
US avg: 2%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $190,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 89.8% in 2019
16.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−25%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(139)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.7%(309)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(848)
Black2.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(44)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18%(172)
Diversity Score
18
−27%since 2019
from 25 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2019
from 19.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 94.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
−3%since 2019
from 36.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 94.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 62.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 35.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
Female
45.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
Foreign born
2.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watson, Louisiana?

Watson, Louisiana has about 956 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Watson, Louisiana earns about $123,162 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 $191,900.

How educated are people in Watson, Louisiana?

About 29.0% 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 0.0% 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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