Watchtower
With 3,974 people, Watchtower is a city in New York. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 2% of adults. The poverty rate is 100.0%, above the 12.5% national rate. The population has more than tripled since 2022, adding 3,429 people. Density works out to 5,589 people per square mile. People stay put here: 94% were in the same home a year ago.
What stands out about Watchtower
Among the 38 cities and towns in the Kingston metro
- 38th in share with a bachelor's degree1.7%
- 2nd in diversity score76.8
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Watchtower, decade by decade
| Year | Population | Median household income | Median home value | Bachelor's degree+ | Diversity score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,381 | – | – | 8.0% | 56.5 |
| 2020 | 1,709 | – | – | 15.2% | 73.7 |
| 2024 | 3,974 | – | – | 1.7% | 76.8 |
Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.
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How many people live in Watchtower, New York?
Watchtower, New York has about 3,974 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Watchtower, New York?
About 1.7% of adults age 25 and over in Watchtower, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Watchtower, New York?
About 100.0% of people in Watchtower, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024