Economy & Jobs — Watertown, New York
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $51,753 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$56,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,174 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 12,207 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.7% |
| Retail | 16.4% |
| Arts Food | 12.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 113 |
| Fast Food | 89 |
| Gas Stations | 47 |
| Physician Offices | 44 |
| Hotels Motels | 34 |
| Insurance Agencies | 33 |
| Dental Offices | 33 |
| Coffee Shops | 33 |
| General Merchandise | 30 |
| Grocery Stores | 28 |
| Auto Repair | 28 |
| Law Offices | 27 |
| Child Day Care | 24 |
| Bars | 24 |
| New Car Dealers | 22 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
