Wattsburg is a borough located in Erie County Pennsylvania. Wattsburg has a 2024 population of 344. Wattsburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.86% annually and its population has decreased by -3.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 355 in 2020.
The average household income in Wattsburg is $61,076 with a poverty rate of 43.11%. The median age in Wattsburg is 37.5 years: 31.9 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wattsburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 328 | 96.47% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 1.18% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.18% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 121 | 2.81 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Married | 47 | 2.32 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Non Family | 35 | 2.09 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Female | 33 | 4.3 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Male | 6 | 2.67 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
69.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 8.97% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 8.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21 | 8.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 2.99% |
| High School Graduate | 110 | 47.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 1.28% |
| Some College | 51 | 21.79% |
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 | 222 | 198 | 20 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $27,000 | $48,125 | $25,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,938 | $0 | $20,938 |
| Overall | $22,396 | $32,750 | $21,042 |
| Some College | $27,500 | $0 | $0 |
$22,396
Average Earnings
$32,750
Average Male
$21,042
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.18% of Wattsburg residents speak only English, while 1.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 322 | 140 | 43.48% |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 100% |
43.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.52%
Male Poverty Rate
45.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wattsburg is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wattsburg is White, with 43.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 57.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 43.06% |
| High School | 30% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 30.99% |
| Female Employed | 17.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,958 | $53,284 |
| Households | $44,875 | $61,076 |
| Married Families | $58,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,250 | $71,389 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.7%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
15
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 6.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
65.29%
Born in Wattsburg
97.65%
Native Born
2.35%
Foreign Born
2.06%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
97.65% of Wattsburg residents were born in the United States, with 65.29% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.06% 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 | 330 | -3 | -0.9% |
| 2028 | 333 | -3 | -0.89% |
| 2027 | 336 | -2 | -0.59% |
| 2026 | 338 | -3 | -0.88% |
| 2025 | 341 | -3 | -0.87% |
| 2024 | 344 | -3 | -0.86% |
| 2023 | 347 | -3 | -0.86% |
| 2022 | 350 | -2 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 352 | -3 | -0.85% |
| 2020 | 355 | -28 | -7.31% |
| 2019 | 383 | -3 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 386 | -4 | -1.03% |
| 2017 | 390 | -5 | -1.27% |
| 2016 | 395 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 396 | -2 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 398 | -3 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 401 | -2 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 403 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 404 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 405 | 0 | 0% |