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 $49,850 with a poverty rate of 19.7%. The median age in Watterson Park is 40.3 years: 41.6 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watterson Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 471 | 58.36% |
| Black or African American | 240 | 29.74% |
| Two or more races | 93 | 11.52% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.37% |
| 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 | 398 | 2.03 | 45 | 55 |
| Non Family | 225 | 1.06 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
| Married | 111 | 3.59 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Female | 40 | 2.68 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Male | 22 | 2.91 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.03
Average Household Size
45.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 53 | 9.2% |
| Associates Degree | 54 | 9.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 77 | 13.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 7.99% |
| High School Graduate | 182 | 31.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 8.85% |
| Some College | 113 | 19.62% |
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 | 324 | 291 | 87 |
| Black | 157 | 139 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 60 | 24 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 18 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.81%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,154 | $0 | $58,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,447 | $0 | $61,053 |
| High School Graduate | $37,031 | $36,094 | $40,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,773 | $28,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,659 | $36,719 | $46,250 |
| Some College | $32,273 | $0 | $32,167 |
$39,659
Average Earnings
$36,719
Average Male
$46,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.1% of Watterson Park residents speak only English, while 20.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 168 | 67 | 39.88% |
| White | 359 | 67 | 18.66% |
| Black | 240 | 23 | 9.58% |
| Native | 3 | 2 | 66.67% |
19.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.63%
Male Poverty Rate
21.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watterson Park is Native, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watterson Park is Black, with 9.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.19% |
| High School | 17.58% |
| Some College | 11.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52.63% |
| Male Employed | 6.73% |
| Female Employed | 2.1% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,461 | $70,321 |
| Households | $42,059 | $49,850 |
| Married Families | $79,821 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,458 | $33,994 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
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
32
Number of Veterans
30
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 4.99% |
| Black | 13 | 7.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
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
60.47%
Born in Watterson Park
86.12%
Native Born
13.88%
Foreign Born
11.65%
Non Citizen
2.23%
Naturalized
86.12% of Watterson Park residents were born in the United States, with 60.47% having been born in Kentucky. 11.65% 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% |