Watergate is a CDP located in Palm Beach County Florida. Watergate has a 2024 population of 3,697. Watergate is currently growing at a rate of 1.48% annually and its population has increased by 1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,658 in 2020.
The average household income in Watergate is $67,381 with a poverty rate of 21.76%. The median age in Watergate is 48.6 years: 46.9 years for males, and 51.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watergate was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,503 | 69.74% |
| Other race | 573 | 15.97% |
| Two or more races | 243 | 6.77% |
| Asian | 149 | 4.15% |
| Black or African American | 121 | 3.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,285 | 2.79 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Married | 579 | 3.17 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Non Family | 477 | 1.83 | 36.9 | 63.1 |
| Male | 150 | 3.59 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Female | 79 | 4.34 | 21.5 | 78.5 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
60.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 437 | 16.39% |
| Associates Degree | 88 | 3.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 224 | 8.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 134 | 5.03% |
| High School Graduate | 1,168 | 43.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 289 | 10.84% |
| Some College | 326 | 12.23% |
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 | 1,230 | 899 | 139 |
| Hispanic | 961 | 692 | 79 |
| Other Race | 359 | 272 | 108 |
| 2+ Races | 162 | 98 | 25 |
| Asian | 114 | 73 | 26 |
| Black | 87 | 66 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 75.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 40.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $27,847 | $29,653 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $23,981 | $0 | $38,571 |
| High School Graduate | $33,250 | $31,431 | $45,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,723 | $24,620 | $14,041 |
| Overall | $29,477 | $29,709 | $27,318 |
| Some College | $32,721 | $35,000 | $0 |
$29,477
Average Earnings
$29,709
Average Male
$27,318
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.14% of Watergate residents speak only English, while 45.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,338 | 287 | 21.45% |
| White | 1,595 | 268 | 16.8% |
| Other | 573 | 252 | 43.98% |
| Black | 121 | 78 | 64.46% |
| Asian | 149 | 66 | 44.3% |
| Multiple | 243 | 21 | 8.64% |
21.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.65%
Male Poverty Rate
23.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watergate is Black, with 64.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watergate is Multiple, with 8.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 27.65% |
| Some College | 21.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.6% |
| High School | 8.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 20.59% |
| Male Employed | 14.71% |
| Female Employed | 13.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,587 | $69,139 |
| Households | $61,750 | $67,381 |
| Married Families | $70,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,096 | $56,565 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.3%
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
83
Number of Veterans
83
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83 | 3.65% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 5.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
73.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
26.58%
Born in Watergate
65.67%
Native Born
34.33%
Foreign Born
19.53%
Non Citizen
14.8%
Naturalized
65.67% of Watergate residents were born in the United States, with 26.58% having been born in Florida. 19.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,697 | 54 | 1.48% |
| 2023 | 3,643 | 54 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 3,589 | -208 | -5.48% |
| 2021 | 3,797 | 139 | 3.8% |
| 2020 | 3,658 | 442 | 13.74% |
| 2019 | 3,216 | 406 | 14.45% |
| 2018 | 2,810 | -601 | -17.62% |
| 2017 | 3,411 | -116 | -3.29% |
| 2016 | 3,527 | 282 | 8.69% |
| 2015 | 3,245 | 103 | 3.28% |
| 2014 | 3,142 | 177 | 5.97% |
| 2013 | 2,965 | 395 | 15.37% |
| 2012 | 2,570 | -44 | -1.68% |
| 2011 | 2,614 | -328 | -11.15% |
| 2010 | 2,942 | 0 | 0% |