Watertown is located in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region Connecticut. Watertown has a 2024 population of 22,365. Watertown is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually and its population has increased by 1.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,085 in 2020.
The average household income in Watertown is $123,393 with a poverty rate of 4.94%. The median age in Watertown is 45.7 years: 45.3 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watertown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,965 | 85.54% |
| Two or more races | 1,375 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 737 | 3.32% |
| Black or African American | 542 | 2.44% |
| Other race | 541 | 2.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,560 | 2.56 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Married | 4,493 | 3.23 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Non Family | 2,663 | 1.2 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Female | 1,067 | 3.08 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Male | 337 | 2.73 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
80.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 710 | 4.17% |
| Associates Degree | 1,399 | 8.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,691 | 21.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,641 | 15.52% |
| High School Graduate | 4,905 | 28.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 422 | 2.48% |
| Some College | 3,253 | 19.11% |
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 | 14,115 | 13,302 | 4,841 |
| Hispanic | 1,561 | 1,315 | 769 |
| 2+ Races | 756 | 696 | 495 |
| Asian | 512 | 512 | 351 |
| Black | 423 | 335 | 26 |
| Other Race | 372 | 293 | 169 |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,648 | $75,248 | $57,639 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,957 | $116,447 | $77,783 |
| High School Graduate | $59,003 | $65,265 | $39,630 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,600 | $0 | $33,250 |
| Overall | $60,597 | $67,581 | $51,849 |
| Some College | $50,210 | $59,154 | $41,519 |
$60,597
Average Earnings
$67,581
Average Male
$51,849
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.03% of Watertown residents speak only English, while 15.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,642 | 502 | 2.85% |
| Asian | 737 | 268 | 36.36% |
| Hispanic | 2,476 | 250 | 10.1% |
| Other | 541 | 152 | 28.1% |
| Black | 542 | 69 | 12.73% |
4.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.14%
Male Poverty Rate
4.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watertown is Asian, with 36.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watertown is White, with 2.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.79% |
| Some College | 5.43% |
| High School | 3.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 34.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.83% |
| Male Employed | 2.92% |
| Female Employed | 1.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,146 | $143,390 |
| Households | $97,664 | $123,393 |
| Married Families | $128,248 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,731 | $72,694 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,034
Number of Veterans
904
Male Veterans
130
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 254 |
| Second Gulf War | 249 |
| First Gulf War | 182 |
| Korea | 50 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 461 |
| 35 to 54 | 336 |
| 55 to 64 | 125 |
| 65 to 74 | 96 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,006 | 6.23% |
| Hispanic | 164 | 10.04% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 3.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
69.91%
Born in Watertown
89.1%
Native Born
10.9%
Foreign Born
3.44%
Non Citizen
7.46%
Naturalized
89.1% of Watertown residents were born in the United States, with 69.91% having been born in Connecticut. 3.44% 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 | 22,820 | 91 | 0.4% |
| 2028 | 22,729 | 91 | 0.4% |
| 2027 | 22,638 | 91 | 0.4% |
| 2026 | 22,547 | 91 | 0.41% |
| 2025 | 22,456 | 91 | 0.41% |
| 2024 | 22,365 | 91 | 0.41% |
| 2023 | 22,274 | 91 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 22,183 | 37 | 0.17% |
| 2021 | 22,146 | 61 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 22,085 | 495 | 2.29% |
| 2019 | 21,590 | -70 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 21,660 | -62 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 21,722 | -112 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 21,834 | -160 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 21,994 | -100 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 22,094 | -147 | -0.66% |
| 2013 | 22,241 | -65 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 22,306 | -147 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 22,453 | -79 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 22,532 | 0 | 0% |