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 $71,192 with a poverty rate of 24.45%. The median age in Watergate is 45.8 years: 43.3 years for males, and 50.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watergate was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,438 | 65.73% |
| Other race | 465 | 12.54% |
| Black or African American | 447 | 12.05% |
| Two or more races | 275 | 7.41% |
| Asian | 84 | 2.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,226 | 3.03 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Married | 589 | 3.23 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Non Family | 384 | 1.98 | 35.9 | 64.1 |
| Male | 141 | 3.24 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Female | 112 | 5.25 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
3.24
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
63.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 485 | 18.09% |
| Associates Degree | 128 | 4.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 160 | 5.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 109 | 4.07% |
| High School Graduate | 1,196 | 44.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 264 | 9.85% |
| Some College | 339 | 12.64% |
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 | 1,136 | 807 | 76 |
| Hispanic | 861 | 625 | 47 |
| Other Race | 317 | 248 | 66 |
| Black | 284 | 188 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 179 | 137 | 45 |
| Asian | 84 | 38 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 78.23%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 26.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $25,536 | $33,000 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $26,139 | $25,861 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,722 | $33,591 | $43,173 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,040 | $24,040 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,309 | $27,112 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $45,000 | $0 |
$26,309
Average Earnings
$27,112
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.25% of Watergate residents speak only English, while 44.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 447 | 351 | 78.52% |
| Hispanic | 1,141 | 249 | 21.82% |
| White | 1,592 | 227 | 14.26% |
| Other | 465 | 216 | 46.45% |
| Multiple | 275 | 23 | 8.36% |
24.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.81%
Male Poverty Rate
20.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watergate is Black, with 78.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watergate is Multiple, with 8.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 29.37% |
| Some College | 28.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.48% |
| High School | 11.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 35.33% |
| Male Employed | 18.99% |
| Female Employed | 18.93% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,704 | $67,355 |
| Households | $72,641 | $71,192 |
| Married Families | $73,044 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,136 | $62,718 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
75
Number of Veterans
75
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 3.51% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 6.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
32.6%
Born in Watergate
66.16%
Native Born
33.84%
Foreign Born
22.11%
Non Citizen
11.73%
Naturalized
66.16% of Watergate residents were born in the United States, with 32.6% having been born in Florida. 22.11% 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% |