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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Watertown

New York · 29,429 residents · 9.032 sq mi
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Watertown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,765. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $60,300. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

29,429
+10%vs 2000
vs 26,705 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,258 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 2,957 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.1
−9%vs 2000
vs 34.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$22,765
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,429 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,616
−29%vs 2000
vs $16,354 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.8%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$60,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $457 in 2000
US average: $450
45.5%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.0% in 2000
54.5% rent
2.6
+17%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(23,438)
Black4.7%(1,260)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(960)
Asian1.1%(306)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.7%(6,050)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(27,556)
Black3.9%(1,140)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(480)
Asian1%(282)
Other1.5%(451)
Diversity Score18.6%(5,486)
19
−18%vs 2000
vs 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.1%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.8%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Watertown, New York?

Watertown, New York has about 29,429 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Watertown, New York?

The typical household in Watertown, New York earns about $22,765 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watertown, New York expensive?

In Watertown, New York, the median home is worth about $60,300, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Watertown, New York?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Watertown, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watertown, New York?

About 15.8% of people in Watertown, 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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