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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Watkins Glen

New York · 2,149 residents · 1.56 sq mi
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Watkins Glen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,094. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $69,400. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,149
−3%since 1990
from 2,207 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,378 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,415 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+3%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Watkins Glen
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,094
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,827 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,096
+41%since 1990
from $12,149 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.3%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$431
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $328 in 1990
US average: $602
56.0%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 57.7% in 1990
44.0% rent
2.3
+4%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,175)
Black0.8%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(12)
Asian0.4%(8)
Diversity Score4.9%(108)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,081)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(28)
Asian0.6%(13)
Diversity Score5.4%(117)
5
+11%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.5%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.5%
+15.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−21%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watkins Glen, New York?

Watkins Glen, New York has about 2,149 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Watkins Glen, New York?

The typical household in Watkins Glen, New York earns about $30,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watkins Glen, New York expensive?

In Watkins Glen, New York, the median home is worth about $69,400, and the typical rent is about $431 a month.

How educated are people in Watkins Glen, New York?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Watkins Glen, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watkins Glen, New York?

About 14.3% of people in Watkins Glen, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watkins Glen, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Watkins Glen, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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