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Watson

Minnesota · 216 residents · 0.175 sq mi
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Watson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

216
+3%vs 2000
vs 209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,234 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 1,194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.8
−3%vs 2000
vs 37.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1671942222502771990201020202024Watson
2024200
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,000
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,688 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,939
−39%vs 2000
vs $14,617 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.4%
+9.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$225
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $275 in 2000
US average: $450
75.3%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.6% in 2000
24.7% rent
1.0
−1%vs 2000
vs 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(200)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(7)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(22)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(12)
Diversity Score24.2%(52)
24
+133%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.3%
−10.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−34%vs 2000
vs 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watson, Minnesota?

Watson, Minnesota has about 216 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Watson, Minnesota?

The typical household in Watson, Minnesota earns about $15,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watson, Minnesota expensive?

In Watson, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Watson, Minnesota?

About 1.4% of adults age 25 and over in Watson, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watson, Minnesota?

About 22.4% of people in Watson, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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