CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Watertown

Wisconsin · 19,142 residents · 12.064 sq mi

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Watertown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,766. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $56,100.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.7

US median: 33.0

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 33%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

19,142

−11%vs 2000

vs 21,598 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,587 / sq mi

−11%vs 2000

vs 1,790 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.7

−6%vs 2000

vs 34.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202423K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$27,766

−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $42,562 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,701

−38%vs 2000

vs $18,977 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

9.0%

+2.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.7% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$56,100

−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $109,900 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$382

−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $563 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

63.3%

−0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 63.5% in 2000

36.7% rent

Afford Score

2.0

−22%vs 2000

vs 2.6 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic93.2%(20,122)

Black0.2%(45)

Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,067)

Asian0.6%(126)

Other0%

Diversity Score13.8%(2,970)

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.5%(18,856)

Black0.2%(36)

Hispanic / Latino1.4%(276)

Asian0.4%(78)

Other0.9%(172)

Diversity Score7.1%(1,358)

Diversity Score

−48%vs 2000

vs 14 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

13.8%

−2.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

71.7%

−10.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 81.9% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.1%

−0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.7% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.1 min

+15%vs 2000

vs 13.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watertown, Wisconsin?

Watertown, Wisconsin has about 19,142 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Watertown, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Watertown, Wisconsin earns about $27,766 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watertown, Wisconsin expensive?

In Watertown, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $56,100, and the typical rent is about $382 a month.

How educated are people in Watertown, Wisconsin?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Watertown, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watertown, Wisconsin?

About 9.0% of people in Watertown, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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