Watkins Glen is a village located in Schuyler County New York. Watkins Glen has a 2024 population of 1,765. Watkins Glen is currently declining at a rate of -1.29% annually and its population has decreased by -4.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,856 in 2020.
The average household income in Watkins Glen is $69,237 with a poverty rate of 11.2%. The median age in Watkins Glen is 50.8 years: 46.4 years for males, and 55.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watkins Glen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,547 | 90.36% |
| Asian | 81 | 4.73% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 2.22% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 1.64% |
| Other race | 18 | 1.05% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 924 | 1.81 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
| Non Family | 569 | 1.18 | 29.2 | 70.8 |
| Married | 227 | 2.99 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Female | 89 | 2.26 | 14.6 | 85.4 |
| Male | 39 | 3.13 | 23.1 | 76.9 |
2.75
Average Family Size
1.81
Average Household Size
41.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 5.91% |
| Associates Degree | 191 | 14.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 210 | 15.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 175 | 12.92% |
| High School Graduate | 419 | 30.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65 | 4.8% |
| Some College | 214 | 15.81% |
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 | 1,217 | 1,129 | 363 |
| Asian | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 28 | 22 |
| Other Race | 18 | 16 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 13 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 78.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,083 | $65,417 | $44,769 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,571 | $99,464 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,875 | $24,000 | $32,273 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,219 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,223 | $32,083 | $41,875 |
| Some College | $34,130 | $29,500 | $41,000 |
$36,223
Average Earnings
$32,083
Average Male
$41,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.63% of Watkins Glen residents speak only English, while 4.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,526 | 189 | 12.39% |
11.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.81%
Male Poverty Rate
7.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watkins Glen is White, with 12.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watkins Glen is White, with 12.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.08% |
| Some College | 7.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.47% |
| Male Employed | 9.87% |
| Female Employed | 2.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,417 | $99,805 |
| Households | $46,279 | $69,237 |
| Married Families | $113,487 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,670 | $49,012 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.5%
Male Marriage Rate
27.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
149
Number of Veterans
141
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 69 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 149 | 10.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
69.68%
Born in Watkins Glen
92.52%
Native Born
7.48%
Foreign Born
4.38%
Non Citizen
3.1%
Naturalized
92.52% of Watkins Glen residents were born in the United States, with 69.68% having been born in New York. 4.38% 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 | 1,651 | -23 | -1.37% |
| 2028 | 1,674 | -23 | -1.36% |
| 2027 | 1,697 | -22 | -1.28% |
| 2026 | 1,719 | -23 | -1.32% |
| 2025 | 1,742 | -23 | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 1,765 | -23 | -1.29% |
| 2023 | 1,788 | -15 | -0.83% |
| 2022 | 1,803 | -37 | -2.01% |
| 2021 | 1,840 | -16 | -0.86% |
| 2020 | 1,856 | -16 | -0.85% |
| 2019 | 1,872 | -11 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 1,883 | -15 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 1,898 | 23 | 1.23% |
| 2016 | 1,875 | 41 | 2.24% |
| 2015 | 1,834 | -25 | -1.34% |
| 2014 | 1,859 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,859 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 1,854 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 1,855 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 1,852 | 0 | 0% |