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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Watertown

Minnesota · 3,029 residents · 2.626 sq mi
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Watertown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has grown 26% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $114,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% 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

3,029
+26%since 1990
from 2,408 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,153 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 917 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.6
+11%since 1990
from 30.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Watertown
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,667 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,918
+63%since 1990
from $11,606 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.3%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$114,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $74,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$478
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $322 in 1990
US average: $602
80.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
19.9% rent
2.4
−7%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(2,388)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score2.7%(64)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,935)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(44)
Asian0.5%(16)
Diversity Score5.7%(173)
6
+114%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.9%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.0%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
−25%since 1990
from 26.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watertown, Minnesota?

Watertown, Minnesota has about 3,029 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Watertown, Minnesota?

The typical household in Watertown, Minnesota earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watertown, Minnesota expensive?

In Watertown, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $114,800, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Watertown, Minnesota?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Watertown, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watertown, Minnesota?

About 6.3% of people in Watertown, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watertown, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Watertown, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 621 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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