Watertown is a city located in Codington County South Dakota. Watertown has a 2024 population of 23,413. Watertown is currently growing at a rate of 0.79% annually and its population has increased by 3.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,679 in 2020.
The average household income in Watertown is $79,231 with a poverty rate of 12.26%. The median age in Watertown is 38.9 years: 38.6 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watertown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,728 | 91.24% |
| Two or more races | 855 | 3.76% |
| Native American | 614 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 211 | 0.93% |
| Black or African American | 169 | 0.74% |
| Asian | 141 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,018 | 2.21 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Non Family | 4,521 | 1.29 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Married | 4,390 | 2.96 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Female | 697 | 3.1 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Male | 410 | 2.76 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
62.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 869 | 5.63% |
| Associates Degree | 2,182 | 14.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,154 | 13.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,008 | 6.53% |
| High School Graduate | 5,908 | 38.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 613 | 3.97% |
| Some College | 2,694 | 17.46% |
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 | 14,269 | 13,245 | 3,041 |
| Hispanic | 457 | 225 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 320 | 317 | 105 |
| Native American | 301 | 208 | 4 |
| Other Race | 140 | 99 | 0 |
| Black | 121 | 29 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 32.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,348 | $78,625 | $45,216 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,467 | $70,972 | $52,212 |
| High School Graduate | $37,492 | $48,523 | $27,115 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,868 | $45,101 | $21,563 |
| Overall | $43,514 | $54,008 | $34,586 |
| Some College | $42,835 | $57,002 | $35,591 |
$43,514
Average Earnings
$54,008
Average Male
$34,586
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.18% of Watertown residents speak only English, while 2.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,964 | 1,908 | 9.56% |
| Hispanic | 840 | 457 | 54.4% |
| Native | 572 | 295 | 51.57% |
| Multiple | 847 | 206 | 24.32% |
| Other | 211 | 99 | 46.92% |
| Asian | 141 | 48 | 34.04% |
| Black | 169 | 17 | 10.06% |
12.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.38%
Male Poverty Rate
15.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watertown is Hispanic, with 54.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watertown is White, with 9.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.78% |
| Some College | 9.94% |
| High School | 9.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 62.96% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.02% |
| Female Employed | 11.25% |
| Male Employed | 6.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,727 | $101,413 |
| Households | $61,320 | $79,231 |
| Married Families | $93,757 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,540 | $50,147 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
1,680
Number of Veterans
1,615
Male Veterans
65
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 509 |
| First Gulf War | 415 |
| Second Gulf War | 332 |
| Korea | 93 |
| World War II | 59 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 503 |
| 75+ | 429 |
| 65 to 74 | 356 |
| 35 to 54 | 238 |
| 18 to 34 | 154 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,597 | 9.77% |
| Other Race | 71 | 33.65% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 8.17% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 3.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
1.5%
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
68.52%
Born in Watertown
97.88%
Native Born
2.12%
Foreign Born
1.79%
Non Citizen
0.33%
Naturalized
97.88% of Watertown residents were born in the United States, with 68.52% having been born in South Dakota. 1.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,332 | 184 | 0.76% |
| 2028 | 24,148 | 184 | 0.77% |
| 2027 | 23,964 | 183 | 0.77% |
| 2026 | 23,781 | 184 | 0.78% |
| 2025 | 23,597 | 184 | 0.79% |
| 2024 | 23,413 | 183 | 0.79% |
| 2023 | 23,230 | 199 | 0.86% |
| 2022 | 23,031 | 235 | 1.03% |
| 2021 | 22,796 | 117 | 0.52% |
| 2020 | 22,679 | 439 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 22,240 | 10 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 22,230 | -90 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 22,320 | 145 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 22,175 | 119 | 0.54% |
| 2015 | 22,056 | -25 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 22,081 | 76 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 22,005 | 167 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 21,838 | 163 | 0.75% |
| 2011 | 21,675 | 155 | 0.72% |
| 2010 | 21,520 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,237 | 2,645 | 15.04% |
| 1990 | 17,592 | 1,943 | 12.42% |
| 1980 | 15,649 | 2,261 | 16.89% |
| 1970 | 13,388 | -689 | -4.89% |
| 1960 | 14,077 | 1,378 | 10.85% |
| 1950 | 12,699 | 2,082 | 19.61% |
| 1940 | 10,617 | 403 | 3.95% |
| 1930 | 10,214 | 814 | 8.66% |
| 1920 | 9,400 | 2,390 | 34.09% |
| 1910 | 7,010 | 3,658 | 109.13% |
| 1900 | 3,352 | 680 | 25.45% |
| 1890 | 2,672 | -21,660 | -89.02% |