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Watson

Missouri · 58 residents (2025 est.) · 0.109 sq mi
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Population has fallen 58% since 2000, a loss of 70 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $26,900. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51
−58%since 2000
from 121 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
468 / sq mi
−58%since 2000
from 1,110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.8
+47%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:58 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2957851131411990201020202024Watson
202451
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,496
+49%since 2000
from $13,753 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+21%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,900
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−60.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.7%(7)
Diversity Score29.6%(15)
Diversity Score
30
+386%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−18%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
37.5%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.8%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Female
43.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
23.4%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
52.9%
+37.0 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.5%
−52.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.0%
+42.6 ptssince 2017
from 29.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watson, Missouri?

Watson, Missouri has about 51 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Watson, Missouri expensive?

In Watson, Missouri, the median home is worth about $26,900.

How educated are people in Watson, Missouri?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Watson, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watson, Missouri?

About 21.6% of people in Watson, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watson, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Watson, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -61 percent over that period.

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

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