Watsontown is a borough located in Northumberland County Pennsylvania. Watsontown has a 2024 population of 2,206. Watsontown is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,236 in 2020.
The average household income in Watsontown is $67,283 with a poverty rate of 10.63%. The median age in Watsontown is 46.6 years: 41.1 years for males, and 53.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watsontown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,687 | 94.14% |
| Two or more races | 53 | 2.96% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.95% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.78% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.73% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 856 | 1.98 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Non Family | 438 | 1.18 | 34.5 | 65.5 |
| Married | 295 | 2.9 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Female | 75 | 2.67 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Male | 48 | 2.58 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
2.73
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
55.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 91 | 6.48% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 4.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 141 | 10.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 126 | 8.97% |
| High School Graduate | 652 | 46.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 2.14% |
| Some College | 300 | 21.35% |
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 | 1,280 | 1,185 | 235 |
| Hispanic | 67 | 48 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 53 | 24 |
| Asian | 17 | 10 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,750 | $71,875 | $34,605 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,727 | $83,438 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,097 | $41,397 | $22,361 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,550 | $17,000 | $21,645 |
| Overall | $35,304 | $43,235 | $32,522 |
| Some College | $34,659 | $36,458 | $33,015 |
$35,304
Average Earnings
$43,235
Average Male
$32,522
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.35% of Watsontown residents speak only English, while 3.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,532 | 157 | 10.25% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 19 | 24.36% |
| Other | 7 | 6 | 85.71% |
| Black | 8 | 2 | 25% |
10.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.85%
Male Poverty Rate
16.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watsontown is Other, with 85.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watsontown is White, with 10.25% 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 21.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.54% |
| High School | 12.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 69.57% |
| Female Employed | 12.53% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,000 | $94,300 |
| Households | $50,156 | $67,283 |
| Married Families | $88,281 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,000 | $39,986 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.6%
Male Marriage Rate
36.0%
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
111
Number of Veterans
111
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Vietnam | 37 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 6.31% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 41.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
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
83.87%
Born in Watsontown
97.99%
Native Born
2.01%
Foreign Born
1.06%
Non Citizen
0.95%
Naturalized
97.99% of Watsontown residents were born in the United States, with 83.87% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.06% 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 | 2,169 | -8 | -0.37% |
| 2028 | 2,177 | -7 | -0.32% |
| 2027 | 2,184 | -7 | -0.32% |
| 2026 | 2,191 | -8 | -0.36% |
| 2025 | 2,199 | -7 | -0.32% |
| 2024 | 2,206 | -8 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 2,214 | -11 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 2,225 | -8 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 2,233 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 2,236 | -19 | -0.84% |
| 2019 | 2,255 | -13 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 2,268 | -21 | -0.92% |
| 2017 | 2,289 | -17 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 2,306 | -15 | -0.65% |
| 2015 | 2,321 | -21 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 2,342 | -11 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 2,353 | -15 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 2,368 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 2,364 | 12 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 2,352 | 0 | 0% |