Demographics & People — Watertown, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 24,574 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~23,900 |
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| Median Age | 35.7 |
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| Total Households | 11,494 |
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| Family Households | 5,663 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20,030 |
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| Black or African American | 1,401 |
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| Asian | 462 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,674 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 6,758 |
| Other groups | 5,180 |
| Irish | 4,978 |
| German | 2,641 |
| English | 2,410 |
| Italian | 2,319 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,950 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,718 |
| American | 1,264 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 879 |
Language
| English Only | 21,342 |
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| Spanish | 917 |
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| Population 5+ | 22,861 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,199 |
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| Population 18+ | 18,570 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Watertown, New York.
