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Watson

Missouri · 61 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 $47,500. Population has fallen 50% since 2000, a loss of 60 residents. 8% 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 $45,000. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
61
−50%since 2000
from 121 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
560 / sq mi
−50%since 2000
from 1,110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
+29%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2957851131411990201020202024Watson
202451
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$29,021
+111%since 2000
from $13,753 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade40.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(57)
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
7.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.1%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Female
42.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
44.7%
−32.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watson, Missouri?

Watson, Missouri has about 61 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watson, Missouri?

The typical household in Watson, Missouri earns about $47,500 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 $45,000.

How educated are people in Watson, Missouri?

About 7.7% 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 5.3% 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 71 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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

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