Watterson Park is a city located in Jefferson County Kentucky. Watterson Park has a 2024 population of 993. Watterson Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,003 in 2020.
The average household income in Watterson Park is $46,214 with a poverty rate of 24.05%. The median age in Watterson Park is 41.9 years: 41.9 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watterson Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 406 | 55.16% |
| Black or African American | 238 | 32.34% |
| Two or more races | 90 | 12.23% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 381 | 1.93 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Non Family | 249 | 1.05 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Married | 99 | 3.87 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Female | 17 | 2.65 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Male | 16 | 2.88 | 25 | 75 |
3.58
Average Family Size
1.93
Average Household Size
48.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 53 | 10.5% |
| Associates Degree | 44 | 8.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 53 | 10.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 42 | 8.32% |
| High School Graduate | 136 | 26.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 10.3% |
| Some College | 125 | 24.75% |
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 | 295 | 267 | 68 |
| Black | 135 | 110 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 57 | 15 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 8 | 1 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.51%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,453 | $0 | $63,984 |
| High School Graduate | $42,813 | $38,750 | $43,542 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,750 | $40,417 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,795 | $38,750 | $43,250 |
| Some College | $32,174 | $0 | $31,964 |
$40,795
Average Earnings
$38,750
Average Male
$43,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.74% of Watterson Park residents speak only English, while 25.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 314 | 84 | 26.75% |
| Hispanic | 161 | 77 | 47.83% |
| Black | 238 | 15 | 6.3% |
| Native | 2 | 1 | 50% |
24.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.44%
Male Poverty Rate
30.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watterson Park is Native, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watterson Park is Black, with 6.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.71% |
| Some College | 26.04% |
| High School | 13.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 80% |
| Male Unemployed | 61.29% |
| Male Employed | 6.67% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,000 | $71,758 |
| Households | $38,984 | $46,214 |
| Married Families | $67,404 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,375 | $32,667 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
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
31
Number of Veterans
26
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 5.67% |
| Black | 12 | 6.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
13.9%
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
57.34%
Born in Watterson Park
84.65%
Native Born
15.35%
Foreign Born
13.18%
Non Citizen
2.17%
Naturalized
84.65% of Watterson Park residents were born in the United States, with 57.34% having been born in Kentucky. 13.18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 981 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2028 | 984 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 986 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 988 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 991 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 993 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 996 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 997 | -4 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 1,001 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 1,003 | -15 | -1.47% |
| 2019 | 1,018 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 1,019 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,019 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 1,016 | 4 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 1,012 | 4 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 1,008 | 5 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 1,003 | 10 | 1.01% |
| 2012 | 993 | 8 | 0.81% |
| 2011 | 985 | 8 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 977 | 0 | 0% |