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Watson

Minnesota · 182 residents · 0.175 sq mi
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Watson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,295. Population has declined 13% 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 $57,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
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
182
−13%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,040 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+5%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1671942222502771990201020202024Watson
2024200
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,295
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,211
+93%since 2000
from $14,617 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−3%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(165)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other2.2%(4)
Diversity Score12.6%(23)
Diversity Score
13
+21%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
−15%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 75.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−56.8 ptssince 2013
from 57.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watson, Minnesota?

Watson, Minnesota has about 182 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watson, Minnesota?

The typical household in Watson, Minnesota earns about $58,295 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 $57,000, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Watson, Minnesota?

About 6.3% 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 5.1% of people in Watson, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watson, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Watson, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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