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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Watertown

South Dakota · 17,592 residents · 18.439 sq mi
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Watertown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,606. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $50,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

17,592
−13%vs 2000
vs 20,237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
954 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 1,098 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.8
−6%vs 2000
vs 35.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
17K19K20K22K24K1990201020202024Watertown
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,606
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,348 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,660
−44%vs 2000
vs $18,994 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.4%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$50,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $80,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$282
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $401 in 2000
US average: $450
63.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.2% in 2000
36.2% rent
2.4
+4%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(19,384)
Black0.1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(259)
Asian0.3%(66)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(885)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(17,079)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(23)
Asian0.4%(68)
Other2.5%(445)
Diversity Score7.4%(1,303)
7
+69%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.3%
−8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Watertown, South Dakota?

Watertown, South Dakota has about 17,592 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Watertown, South Dakota?

The typical household in Watertown, South Dakota earns about $20,606 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watertown, South Dakota expensive?

In Watertown, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $50,200, and the typical rent is about $282 a month.

How educated are people in Watertown, South Dakota?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Watertown, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watertown, South Dakota?

About 13.4% of people in Watertown, South Dakota 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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