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Watsontown

Pennsylvania · 2,188 residents (2025 est.) · 0.709 sq mi
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Watsontown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,051. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,005
−11%since 2000
from 2,255 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,828 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 3,181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
−5%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,188 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Watsontown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,051
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,094 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,702
+97%since 2000
from $16,110 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+13%since 2010
from 0.360 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$877
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
46.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+2%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,220)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(1,831)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(92)
Asian1.2%(24)
Other2.6%(53)
Diversity Score20.4%(409)
Diversity Score
20
+819%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.4%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2017
from 74.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watsontown, Pennsylvania?

Watsontown, Pennsylvania has about 2,005 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watsontown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Watsontown, Pennsylvania earns about $60,051 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watsontown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Watsontown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $164,600, and the typical rent is about $877 a month.

How educated are people in Watsontown, Pennsylvania?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Watsontown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watsontown, Pennsylvania?

About 11.9% of people in Watsontown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watsontown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Watsontown, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 291 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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