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Watson

Missouri · 121 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 $27,750. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $26,700. Households here earn about 27% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
121
−8%since 1990
from 132 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,110 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,211 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.3
+12%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2957851131411990201020202024Watson
202451
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,750
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$13,753
+112%since 1990
from $6,485 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.4%
−37.3 ptssince 1990
from 44.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
85.0%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
15.0% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+4%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(132)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(7)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.6%
+13.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+5%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watson, Missouri?

Watson, Missouri has about 121 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Watson, Missouri?

The typical household in Watson, Missouri earns about $27,750 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 $26,700, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Watson, Missouri?

About 2.4% 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 7.4% 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 11 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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