Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Watertown, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,790

Median Agei

33.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.8%4,399

Two or More

4.1%195

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%163

Asian

0.3%16

Other

0.2%11

Black

0.1%3

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%129

High School Diploma

20.4%623

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%269

Some College (1+ yr)

15.6%476

Associate's Degree

23.4%714

Bachelor's Degree

16.7%509

Master's Degree

5.2%160

Professional Degree

0.3%10

Doctorate

0.3%9

HS or Higher

94.9%

BA or Higher

22.5%

Graduate+

5.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$337,200

Median Renti

$927

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.9%1,443

Renter-Occupied

17.1%298

Total Units

1,815

Homeownership

82.9%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.6%81

$50K–$100K

2.8%40

$100K–$150K

0.5%7

$150K–$200K

6.8%98

$200K–$300K

20.5%296

$300K–$500K

58.3%841

$500K–$1M

5.5%80

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

105

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%35

2010–2019

13.2%239

2000–2009

29.2%530

1990–1999

15.3%277

1980–1989

6.7%121

1970–1979

6.1%111

1960–1969

3.5%63

1950–1959

9%163

1940–1949

2%37

1939 or earlier

13.2%239

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.8%1,441

Electricity

14.8%257

No Fuel

1.6%28

Other

0.9%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$99,671

Mean Household Incomei

$114,968

Per Capita Incomei

$42,480

Poverty Ratei

7.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,798

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.8%31

$10K–$15K

1.9%33

$15K–$20K

0.9%16

$20K–$25K

1%17

$25K–$30K

4.4%77

$30K–$35K

0.5%8

$35K–$40K

1.3%23

$40K–$45K

1.3%22

$45K–$50K

2.4%41

$50K–$60K

7.6%133

$60K–$75K

7.5%130

$75K–$100K

20.2%352

$100K–$125K

12.7%221

$125K–$150K

5.9%103

$150K–$200K

18.6%323

$200K+

12.1%211

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

811/PRAC1 homes

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

691.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,781

Avg. Commutei

26.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,798

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

280(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.4%Insured

2.6%Uninsured