Watertown township is located in Sanilac County Michigan. Watertown township has a 2024 population of 1,244. Watertown township is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -0.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,251 in 2020.
The average household income in Watertown township is $92,017 with a poverty rate of 10.94%. The median age in Watertown township is 47.5 years: 44.2 years for males, and 49.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watertown township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,255 | 97.06% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 2.09% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.54% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.31% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 537 | 2.41 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Married | 318 | 2.78 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Non Family | 134 | 1.1 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Female | 45 | 3.18 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Male | 40 | 2.98 | 90 | 10 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
87.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 4.25% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 11.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 96 | 10.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 5.01% |
| High School Graduate | 437 | 47.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.54% |
| Some College | 188 | 20.48% |
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 | 881 | 842 | 142 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 13 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,286 | $54,688 | $53,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,188 | $0 | $77,000 |
| High School Graduate | $50,987 | $57,813 | $31,136 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,250 | $0 | $18,750 |
| Overall | $51,250 | $54,000 | $46,250 |
| Some College | $47,083 | $44,000 | $48,125 |
$51,250
Average Earnings
$54,000
Average Male
$46,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.59% of Watertown township residents speak only English, while 5.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,208 | 112 | 9.27% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 29 | 46.77% |
| Multiple | 27 | 9 | 33.33% |
10.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.17%
Male Poverty Rate
12.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watertown township is Hispanic, with 46.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watertown township is White, with 9.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.64% |
| Some College | 9.49% |
| High School | 8.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 65% |
| Female Employed | 1.6% |
| Male Employed | 1.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,176 | $102,834 |
| Households | $72,083 | $92,017 |
| Married Families | $93,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,781 | $52,079 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.6%
Male Marriage Rate
64.1%
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
90
Number of Veterans
86
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80 | 7.94% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 21.74% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 33.33% |
| Other Race | 4 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
8.5%
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
86.77%
Born in Watertown township
98.84%
Native Born
1.16%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.16%
Naturalized
98.84% of Watertown township residents were born in the United States, with 86.77% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,229 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 1,232 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2027 | 1,235 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2026 | 1,238 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 1,241 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2024 | 1,244 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 1,247 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 1,250 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 1,253 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 1,251 | 4 | 0.32% |
| 2019 | 1,247 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 1,249 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 1,248 | -6 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 1,254 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 1,256 | -5 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 1,261 | -7 | -0.55% |
| 2013 | 1,268 | -21 | -1.63% |
| 2012 | 1,289 | -17 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 1,306 | -16 | -1.21% |
| 2010 | 1,322 | 0 | 0% |