Watkins Glen

County:: Schuyler County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 1.56
State:: New York

Watkins Glen is a village located in Schuyler County, New York. Watkins Glen has a 2025 population of 1,742. Watkins Glen is currently declining at a rate of -1.3% annually and its population has decreased by -6.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,856 in 2020.

The average household income in Watkins Glen is $69,237 with a poverty rate of 11.2%. The median age in Watkins Glen is 50.8 years: 46.4 years for males, and 55.2 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Watkins Glen includes 90.36% White, 4.73% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Asian

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	1,547	90.36%
Asian	81	4.73%
Black or African American	38	2.22%
Two or more races	28	1.64%
Other race	18	1.05%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Watkins Glen Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Watkins Glen's average per capita income is $36,223. Household income levels show a median of $46,279. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$113,487	-
Families	$90,417	$99,805
Households	$46,279	$69,237
Non Families	$37,670	$49,012

$36,223

Average Income

$46,279

Median Household Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate