Watson is a city located in Chippewa County Minnesota. Watson has a 2024 population of 171. Watson is currently declining at a rate of -1.72% annually and its population has decreased by -6.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 182 in 2020.
The average household income in Watson is $51,290 with a poverty rate of 16.75%. The median age in Watson is 41.8 years: 42.5 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161 | 84.29% |
| Asian | 22 | 11.52% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 4.19% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 97 | 1.97 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Non Family | 49 | 1.16 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Married | 32 | 2.72 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Female | 13 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 3 | 2.67 | 100 | 0 |
2.65
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
75.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4 | 2.9% |
| Associates Degree | 16 | 11.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14 | 10.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 1.45% |
| High School Graduate | 50 | 36.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 14.49% |
| Some College | 32 | 23.19% |
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 | 116 | 107 | 16 |
| Asian | 22 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.24%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,500 | $0 | $36,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,318 | $36,250 | $28,542 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,625 | $0 | $20,313 |
| Overall | $32,188 | $38,375 | $29,643 |
| Some College | $39,688 | $38,750 | $46,250 |
$32,188
Average Earnings
$38,375
Average Male
$29,643
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.34% of Watson residents speak only English, while 13.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 10.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 22 | 19 | 86.36% |
| Multiple | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| White | 161 | 5 | 3.11% |
16.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.78%
Male Poverty Rate
15.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watson is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watson is White, with 3.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.75% |
| High School | 12% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.9% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,167 | $61,204 |
| Households | $41,875 | $51,290 |
| Married Families | $68,214 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,719 | $37,835 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.7%
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
11
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 8.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
84.82%
Born in Watson
88.48%
Native Born
11.52%
Foreign Born
3.14%
Non Citizen
8.38%
Naturalized
88.48% of Watson residents were born in the United States, with 84.82% having been born in Minnesota. 3.14% 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 | 158 | -2 | -1.25% |
| 2028 | 160 | -3 | -1.84% |
| 2027 | 163 | -3 | -1.81% |
| 2026 | 166 | -2 | -1.19% |
| 2025 | 168 | -3 | -1.75% |
| 2024 | 171 | -3 | -1.72% |
| 2023 | 174 | -2 | -1.14% |
| 2022 | 176 | -2 | -1.12% |
| 2021 | 178 | -4 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 182 | -8 | -4.21% |
| 2019 | 190 | -2 | -1.04% |
| 2018 | 192 | -1 | -0.52% |
| 2017 | 193 | -2 | -1.03% |
| 2016 | 195 | -2 | -1.02% |
| 2015 | 197 | 1 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 196 | -1 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 197 | -1 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 198 | -5 | -2.46% |
| 2011 | 203 | -2 | -0.98% |
| 2010 | 205 | 0 | 0% |