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Watertown

Tennessee · 1,477 residents · 1.436 sq mi
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Watertown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $105,900. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,477
+9%since 2000
from 1,358 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,029 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 946 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
−4%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Watertown
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,438
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,662 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,317
−4%since 2000
from $17,008 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−27.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+45%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,232)
Black6.1%(83)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.7%(241)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,318)
Black5.6%(83)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(43)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1%(15)
Diversity Score22.6%(333)
Diversity Score
23
+27%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watertown, Tennessee?

Watertown, Tennessee has about 1,477 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watertown, Tennessee?

The typical household in Watertown, Tennessee earns about $35,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watertown, Tennessee expensive?

In Watertown, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $105,900, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Watertown, Tennessee?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Watertown, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watertown, Tennessee?

About 23.3% of people in Watertown, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watertown, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Watertown, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 227 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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