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Watkins

Minnesota · 991 residents · 0.688 sq mi
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Watkins has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,607. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 30% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
991
+13%since 2000
from 880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,440 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,279 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+1%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7188601K1K1K1990201020202024Watkins
2024765
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,607
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,390
+65%since 2000
from $15,950 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
34.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(916)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(53)
Diversity Score20.1%(199)
Diversity Score
20
+690%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+7%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.2%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watkins, Minnesota?

Watkins, Minnesota has about 991 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watkins, Minnesota?

The typical household in Watkins, Minnesota earns about $51,607 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 $108,500, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Watkins, Minnesota?

About 6.1% 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 5.2% 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 174 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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