Watertown is a CDP located in Columbia County Florida. Watertown has a 2024 population of 2,628. Watertown is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually but its population has increased by 10.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,381 in 2020.
The average household income in Watertown is $45,410 with a poverty rate of 28.31%. The median age in Watertown is 49.6 years: 49.5 years for males, and 49.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watertown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,568 | 59.01% |
| Black or African American | 810 | 30.49% |
| Other race | 153 | 5.76% |
| Two or more races | 124 | 4.67% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,405 | 1.88 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Non Family | 867 | 1.22 | 41.5 | 58.5 |
| Married | 289 | 2.8 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Female | 225 | 3.25 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Male | 24 | 2 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
2.85
Average Family Size
1.88
Average Household Size
51.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 179 | 8.8% |
| Associates Degree | 179 | 8.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 54 | 2.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 101 | 4.96% |
| High School Graduate | 941 | 46.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 3.78% |
| Some College | 504 | 24.77% |
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 | 1,203 | 1,081 | 89 |
| Black | 760 | 626 | 0 |
| Other Race | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,368 | $0 | $36,213 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $10,500 | $9,387 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,500 | $35,573 | $32,813 |
| Some College | $36,676 | $41,739 | $2,499 |
$33,500
Average Earnings
$35,573
Average Male
$32,813
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.91% of Watertown residents speak only English, while 9.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,532 | 307 | 20.04% |
| Hispanic | 179 | 179 | 100% |
| Black | 802 | 161 | 20.07% |
| Other | 153 | 141 | 92.16% |
| Multiple | 124 | 103 | 83.06% |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 100% |
28.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.12%
Male Poverty Rate
26.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watertown is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watertown is White, with 20.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 72.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 28.39% |
| High School | 19.77% |
| Some College | 14.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.71% |
| Male Employed | 27.14% |
| Female Employed | 24.28% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,313 | $55,295 |
| Households | $41,303 | $45,410 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,895 | $38,178 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.9%
Male Marriage Rate
24.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
451
Number of Veterans
291
Male Veterans
160
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 201 |
| Second Gulf War | 167 |
| Vietnam | 100 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 220 |
| 18 to 34 | 127 |
| 75+ | 47 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 275 | 36.18% |
| White | 165 | 11.92% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 34.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46%
Labor Force Participation
37%
Employment Rate
19.6%
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
63.98%
Born in Watertown
98.8%
Native Born
1.2%
Foreign Born
1.13%
Non Citizen
0.08%
Naturalized
98.8% of Watertown residents were born in the United States, with 63.98% having been born in Florida. 1.13% 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 | 2,628 | -15 | -0.57% |
| 2023 | 2,643 | -14 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 2,657 | 132 | 5.23% |
| 2021 | 2,525 | 144 | 6.05% |
| 2020 | 2,381 | -701 | -22.74% |
| 2019 | 3,082 | -425 | -12.12% |
| 2018 | 3,507 | 477 | 15.74% |
| 2017 | 3,030 | -421 | -12.2% |
| 2016 | 3,451 | 133 | 4.01% |
| 2015 | 3,318 | 447 | 15.57% |
| 2014 | 2,871 | 163 | 6.02% |
| 2013 | 2,708 | -100 | -3.56% |
| 2012 | 2,808 | 389 | 16.08% |
| 2011 | 2,419 | -410 | -14.49% |
| 2010 | 2,829 | 0 | 0% |