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Watertown

Minnesota · 4,205 residents · 2.626 sq mi
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Watertown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,792. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,205
+39%since 2000
from 3,029 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,601 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 1,153 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
+2%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Watertown
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,792
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,341
+34%since 2000
from $18,918 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+40%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,935)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(44)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(173)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(4,001)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(73)
Asian0.8%(33)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(290)
Diversity Score
7
+20%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watertown, Minnesota?

Watertown, Minnesota has about 4,205 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watertown, Minnesota?

The typical household in Watertown, Minnesota earns about $61,792 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 $209,100, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Watertown, Minnesota?

About 25.4% 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 3.6% 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 1,797 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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