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Watchtower

New York · 3,974 residents · 0.711 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2022, adding 3,429 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 100.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Section 01

Population & growth

3,974
+629%since 2022
from 545 in 2022
2010 – 2024
5,589 / sq mi
+629%since 2022
from 767 / sq mi in 2022
US average: 281
37.4
−7%since 2022
from 40.0 in 2022
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
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20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36
US average: $44,673
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 100.0% in 2022
US average: 12.5%
Section 03

Housing

No data for the years selected.

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2022
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(357)
Black17.1%(93)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(95)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.9%(348)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(2,152)
Black20.2%(803)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(896)
Asian2.1%(84)
Other1%(39)
Diversity Score76.8%(3,053)
77
+20%since 2022
from 64 in 2022
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 100.0% in 2022
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

No data for the years selected.

Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 63.5%
Section 08

People & community

64.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2022
from 67.9% in 2022
35.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2022
from 32.1% in 2022
12.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2022
from 12.3% in 2022
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 13.3%
88.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2022
from 100.0% in 2022
US average: 8.4%
67.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2022
from 72.5% in 2022
US average: 77.7%
26.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2022
from 25.0% in 2022
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

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