Watson is a city located in Desha County Arkansas. Watson has a 2024 population of 164. Watson is currently declining at a rate of -2.96% annually and its population has decreased by -10.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 183 in 2020.
The average household income in Watson is $57,837 with a poverty rate of 15.79%. The median age in Watson is 56.8 years: 52.3 years for males, and 66.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 167 | 87.89% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 12.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 93 | 2.04 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Married | 47 | 2.34 | 83 | 17 |
| Non Family | 37 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 5 | 5.4 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
91.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6 | 3.75% |
| Associates Degree | 6 | 3.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1 | 0.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 5% |
| High School Graduate | 82 | 51.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 6.88% |
| Some College | 46 | 28.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 146 | 130 | 9 |
| Black | 14 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 92.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 6.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,250 | $0 | $33,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,125 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,625 | $58,472 | $33,500 |
| Some College | $58,333 | $58,889 | $0 |
$34,625
Average Earnings
$58,472
Average Male
$33,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Watson residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 167 | 23 | 13.77% |
| Black | 23 | 7 | 30.43% |
15.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.96%
Male Poverty Rate
19.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watson is Black, with 30.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watson is White, with 13.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.76% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 4.88% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,250 | $81,986 |
| Households | $35,417 | $57,837 |
| Married Families | $70,536 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,250 | $19,376 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.3%
Male Marriage Rate
66.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2
Number of Veterans
2
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 1.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
100%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.4%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.79%
Born in Watson
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Watson residents were born in the United States, with 75.79% having been born in Arkansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 141 | -4 | -2.76% |
| 2028 | 145 | -5 | -3.33% |
| 2027 | 150 | -5 | -3.23% |
| 2026 | 155 | -4 | -2.52% |
| 2025 | 159 | -5 | -3.05% |
| 2024 | 164 | -5 | -2.96% |
| 2023 | 169 | -5 | -2.87% |
| 2022 | 174 | -5 | -2.79% |
| 2021 | 179 | -4 | -2.19% |
| 2020 | 183 | 2 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 181 | -2 | -1.09% |
| 2018 | 183 | -4 | -2.14% |
| 2017 | 187 | -2 | -1.06% |
| 2016 | 189 | -1 | -0.53% |
| 2015 | 190 | -4 | -2.06% |
| 2014 | 194 | -8 | -3.96% |
| 2013 | 202 | -2 | -0.98% |
| 2012 | 204 | -2 | -0.97% |
| 2011 | 206 | -5 | -2.37% |
| 2010 | 211 | 0 | 0% |