Watertown town is located in Jefferson County New York. Watertown town has a 2024 population of 5,445. Watertown town is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -6.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,833 in 2020.
The average household income in Watertown town is $94,757 with a poverty rate of 4.68%. The median age in Watertown town is 38.4 years: 36.8 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watertown town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,708 | 81.78% |
| Asian | 362 | 6.29% |
| Two or more races | 289 | 5.02% |
| Black or African American | 279 | 4.85% |
| Other race | 111 | 1.93% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,235 | 2.36 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Married | 1,200 | 2.83 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Non Family | 693 | 1.07 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Female | 218 | 2.65 | 33.9 | 66.1 |
| Male | 124 | 4.58 | 100 | 0 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
61.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 448 | 11.08% |
| Associates Degree | 489 | 12.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 676 | 16.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 428 | 10.58% |
| High School Graduate | 1,023 | 25.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 150 | 3.71% |
| Some College | 831 | 20.54% |
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 | 3,302 | 2,939 | 825 |
| Black | 243 | 156 | 8 |
| Asian | 238 | 204 | 172 |
| Hispanic | 187 | 103 | 60 |
| Other Race | 111 | 55 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 72 | 66 |
| Native American | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.01%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,509 | $95,375 | $60,345 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,089 | $87,411 | $52,875 |
| High School Graduate | $20,000 | $28,490 | $16,406 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $58,787 | $0 | $59,926 |
| Overall | $58,530 | $63,170 | $43,883 |
| Some College | $59,397 | $70,039 | $40,505 |
$58,530
Average Earnings
$63,170
Average Male
$43,883
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.53% of Watertown town residents speak only English, while 11.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,499 | 226 | 5.02% |
| Multiple | 232 | 21 | 9.05% |
4.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.24%
Male Poverty Rate
2.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watertown town is Multiple, with 9.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watertown town is White, with 5.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.78% |
| Some College | 1.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.59% |
| Female Employed | 2.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,052 | $108,859 |
| Households | $72,019 | $94,757 |
| Married Families | $94,615 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,875 | $55,235 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.3%
Male Marriage Rate
53.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
442
Number of Veterans
293
Male Veterans
149
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 294 |
| Vietnam | 62 |
| Korea | 52 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 263 |
| 75+ | 97 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 375 | 10.99% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 19.12% |
| Asian | 32 | 13.45% |
| Other Race | 32 | 28.83% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 2.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.3%
Labor Force Participation
42.7%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
62.6%
Born in Watertown town
93.12%
Native Born
6.88%
Foreign Born
3.28%
Non Citizen
3.6%
Naturalized
93.12% of Watertown town residents were born in the United States, with 62.6% having been born in New York. 3.28% 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 | 5,325 | -24 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 5,349 | -24 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 5,373 | -24 | -0.44% |
| 2026 | 5,397 | -24 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 5,421 | -24 | -0.44% |
| 2024 | 5,445 | -24 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 5,469 | -24 | -0.44% |
| 2022 | 5,493 | -45 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 5,538 | -295 | -5.06% |
| 2020 | 5,833 | 1,335 | 29.68% |
| 2019 | 4,498 | -100 | -2.17% |
| 2018 | 4,598 | -39 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 4,637 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 4,632 | -123 | -2.59% |
| 2015 | 4,755 | -41 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 4,796 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 4,801 | -110 | -2.24% |
| 2012 | 4,911 | 176 | 3.72% |
| 2011 | 4,735 | 48 | 1.02% |
| 2010 | 4,687 | 0 | 0% |