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Watkins

Minnesota · 880 residents · 0.688 sq mi
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Watkins has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,188. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $64,100. Households here earn about 32% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% 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

880
+8%since 1990
from 817 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,279 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,188 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
+3%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7188601K1K1K1990201020202024Watkins
2024765
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,188
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,773 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,950
+87%since 1990
from $8,521 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$253
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $192 in 1990
US average: $602
75.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
24.4% rent
2.0
−3%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(815)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score0.6%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(869)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.5%(22)
3
+317%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.5%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
−9%since 1990
from 25.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Watkins, Minnesota?

Watkins, Minnesota has about 880 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Watkins, Minnesota?

The typical household in Watkins, Minnesota earns about $32,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watkins, Minnesota expensive?

In Watkins, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $64,100, and the typical rent is about $253 a month.

How educated are people in Watkins, Minnesota?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Watkins, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watkins, Minnesota?

About 12.2% of people in Watkins, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watkins, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Watkins, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 63 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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