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Watkins

Minnesota · 962 residents · 0.688 sq mi
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Watkins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,300. Households here earn about 47% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

962
+9%since 2000
from 880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,398 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,279 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
36.9
−4%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
7188601K1K1K1990201020202024Watkins
2024765
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,417
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$15,626
−2%since 2000
from $15,950 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
14.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$98,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$422
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253 in 2000
US average: $853
47.5%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
25.4% rent
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
29.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
47.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.2
+62%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(869)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(949)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.7%(26)
Diversity Score9.2%(88)
9
+260%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
81.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
12.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
8.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
11.8%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

42.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
57.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
14.4%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Watkins, Minnesota?

Watkins, Minnesota has about 962 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watkins, Minnesota?

The typical household in Watkins, Minnesota earns about $30,417 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 $98,300, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Watkins, Minnesota?

About 5.7% 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 14.3% 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 145 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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