Watson is a village located in Effingham County Illinois. Watson has a 2024 population of 655. Watson is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -2.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 670 in 2020.
The average household income in Watson is $66,886 with a poverty rate of 10.99%. The median age in Watson is 40.9 years: 33.2 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 621 | 98.42% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 1.58% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 251 | 2.51 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Married | 104 | 3.07 | 95.2 | 4.8 |
| Non Family | 80 | 1.55 | 75 | 25 |
| Female | 43 | 2.47 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
| Male | 24 | 3.42 | 75 | 25 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
82.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 4.31% |
| Associates Degree | 33 | 7.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 50 | 11.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 1.81% |
| High School Graduate | 210 | 47.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 5.9% |
| Some College | 95 | 21.54% |
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 | 436 | 391 | 58 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,100 | $63,333 | $33,700 |
| Graduate Degree | $38,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,625 | $38,409 | $31,094 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,333 | $43,409 | $33,250 |
| Some College | $44,205 | $61,667 | $0 |
$37,333
Average Earnings
$43,409
Average Male
$33,250
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 | 618 | 67 | 10.84% |
| Multiple | 10 | 2 | 20% |
10.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.44%
Male Poverty Rate
17.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watson is Multiple, with 20% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watson is White, with 10.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.33% |
| Some College | 15.63% |
| High School | 7.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20% |
| Female Employed | 12.26% |
| Male Employed | 0.49% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,829 | $74,408 |
| Households | $67,734 | $66,886 |
| Married Families | $90,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,167 | $47,958 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
25
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 5.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.8%
Labor Force Participation
68.2%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
83.84%
Born in Watson
99.37%
Native Born
0.63%
Foreign Born
0.63%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.37% of Watson residents were born in the United States, with 83.84% having been born in Illinois. 0.63% 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 | 637 | -3 | -0.47% |
| 2028 | 640 | -4 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 644 | -4 | -0.62% |
| 2026 | 648 | -3 | -0.46% |
| 2025 | 651 | -4 | -0.61% |
| 2024 | 655 | -4 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 659 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 660 | -5 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 665 | -5 | -0.75% |
| 2020 | 670 | -63 | -8.59% |
| 2019 | 733 | -5 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 738 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 738 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 741 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 743 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 743 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 746 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 748 | 2 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 746 | -6 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 752 | 0 | 0% |