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Watertown

Wisconsin · 22,926 residents · 12.064 sq mi
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Watertown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,440. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $157,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,926
+6%since 2000
from 21,598 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,900 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,790 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+15%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K22K23K24K1990201020202024Watertown
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,440
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,562 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,441
+39%since 2000
from $18,977 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+16%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(19,466)
Black1.2%(268)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(2,198)
Asian0.8%(174)
Other2.7%(615)
Diversity Score32%(7,328)
Diversity Score
32
+132%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+75%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watertown, Wisconsin?

Watertown, Wisconsin has about 22,926 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watertown, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Watertown, Wisconsin earns about $52,440 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 $157,200, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Watertown, Wisconsin?

About 19.5% 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 9.8% of people in Watertown, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watertown, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Watertown, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,784 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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