Watertown, South Dakota
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Watertown, South Dakota, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Watertown | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,044 | 907,428 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $69,600 | $75,081 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 39.5 | 38.0 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.6% | 31.9% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $229,400 | $257,400 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $942 | $946 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 1.3% | 4.0% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.3% | 68.6% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 12.6 | 17.8 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 4.8% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 42.8% | 48.3% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Watertown, South Dakota
| Statistic | Watertown | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 89.9% | 79.8% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 0.8% | 2.1% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 2.9% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 2.3% | 7.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 18.9 | 35.4 | 61.4 |
Age in Watertown, South Dakota
| Statistic | Watertown | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 39.5 | 38.0 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 21.9% | 24.2% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 9.9% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 12.7% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 13.5% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 22.4% | 23.3% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 19.8% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Watertown, South Dakota
| Statistic | Watertown | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 10,394 | 365,544 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 55.3% | 61.3% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 27.0% | 29.0% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 12.6% | 13.0% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 35.2% | 31.9% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 32.1% | 32.0% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Watertown, South Dakota
| Statistic | Watertown | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $39,939 | $40,550 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 14.1% | 14.0% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.2% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 3.9% | 8.1% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 23.9% | 27.7% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 5.1% | 7.9% | n/a |
Housing in Watertown, South Dakota
| Statistic | Watertown | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 11,110 | 408,584 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 66.3% | 66.9% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 14.0% | 16.2% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 6.4% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,979.0 | 1,980.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.7% | 31.4% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 23.9% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $2,285 | $2,724 | n/a |
Education in Watertown, South Dakota
| Statistic | Watertown | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 6.7% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 36.1% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 35.6% | 32.2% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.5% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 6.1% | 10.0% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Watertown, South Dakota
| Statistic | Watertown | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 67.5% | 67.2% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 83.8% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 74.0% | 48.6% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 1.9% | 3.6% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 6.3% | 5.2% | n/a |
Origins and language in Watertown, South Dakota
| Statistic | Watertown | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 70.4% | 62.4% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 0.8% | 1.7% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 0.5% | 2.3% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 97.4% | 92.9% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 1.5% | 2.6% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 1.9% | 6.3% | 16.7% |