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Watson

Missouri · 100 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 $36,750. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 21 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $14,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
100
−17%since 2000
from 121 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
917 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
−2%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2957851131411990201020202024Watson
202451
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,750
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$15,587
+13%since 2000
from $13,753 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$14,500
−57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
30.0%
−55.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
25.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.4
−59%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+29%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Female
30.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.8%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watson, Missouri?

Watson, Missouri has about 100 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watson, Missouri?

The typical household in Watson, Missouri earns about $36,750 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 $14,500.

How educated are people in Watson, Missouri?

About 6.5% 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 13.6% 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 32 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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