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 $86,179 with a poverty rate of 8.29%. The median age in Watertown town is 35.5 years: 34.7 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watertown town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,746 | 84.49% |
| Asian | 378 | 6.73% |
| Two or more races | 208 | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 160 | 2.85% |
| Other race | 116 | 2.07% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.16% |
| 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 | 2,225 | 2.35 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Married | 1,312 | 2.62 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Non Family | 563 | 1.13 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Female | 217 | 2.73 | 30.9 | 69.1 |
| Male | 133 | 4.23 | 100 | 0 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
56.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 369 | 9.65% |
| Associates Degree | 590 | 15.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 612 | 16.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 328 | 8.58% |
| High School Graduate | 945 | 24.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 117 | 3.06% |
| Some College | 861 | 22.53% |
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 | 3,274 | 2,964 | 694 |
| Asian | 220 | 191 | 165 |
| Black | 158 | 85 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 106 | 39 | 30 |
| Other Race | 90 | 46 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 44 | 38 |
| Native American | 9 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.53%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,219 | $94,327 | $47,457 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,079 | $89,297 | $87,917 |
| High School Graduate | $24,611 | $41,307 | $17,670 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $60,647 | $24,063 | $62,328 |
| Overall | $48,411 | $63,204 | $35,372 |
| Some College | $42,300 | $63,143 | $34,261 |
$48,411
Average Earnings
$63,204
Average Male
$35,372
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.74% of Watertown town residents speak only English, while 8.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,595 | 412 | 8.97% |
| Multiple | 185 | 20 | 10.81% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 2 | 3.45% |
| Other | 65 | 2 | 3.08% |
8.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.11%
Male Poverty Rate
7.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watertown town is Multiple, with 10.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watertown town is Other, with 3.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.55% |
| Some College | 6.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.46% |
| Female Employed | 6.66% |
| Male Employed | 4.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,457 | $95,695 |
| Households | $66,809 | $86,179 |
| Married Families | $81,407 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,278 | $47,249 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.1%
Male Marriage Rate
55.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
398
Number of Veterans
262
Male Veterans
136
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 231 |
| Vietnam | 59 |
| Korea | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 207 |
| 75+ | 112 |
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 369 | 10.93% |
| Asian | 26 | 11.82% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
43.5%
Employment Rate
12.8%
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
67.31%
Born in Watertown town
93.43%
Native Born
6.57%
Foreign Born
2.49%
Non Citizen
4.08%
Naturalized
93.43% of Watertown town residents were born in the United States, with 67.31% having been born in New York. 2.49% 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% |