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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Watson

Missouri · 132 residents · 0.109 sq mi
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Watson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% 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 44.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

132
+9%vs 2000
vs 121 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,211 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 1,110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.0
−11%vs 2000
vs 39.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2957851131411990201020202024Watson
202451
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,250
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2023
$6,485
−53%vs 2000
vs $13,753 in 2000
US average: $14,340
44.7%
+37.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$225
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $475 in 2000
US average: $450
79.2%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.0% in 2000
20.8% rent
0.9
−4%vs 2000
vs 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(132)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
+3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.7%
−13.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
−5%vs 2000
vs 21.1 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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How many people live in Watson, Missouri?

Watson, Missouri has about 132 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Watson, Missouri?

The typical household in Watson, Missouri earns about $16,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watson, Missouri expensive?

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

How educated are people in Watson, Missouri?

About 6.3% 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 44.7% of people in Watson, Missouri 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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