Watertown, FL Demographics

A map of Watertown's Population by Race

Watertown, Florida has an estimated population of 3,068, a slight increase from the 3,018 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.8% White, 26.3% Black, 14.3% Multiracial, 6.9% Hispanic, 2.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Watertown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Watertown has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Watertown, that probability was 55.8% in 2020 and 65.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Watertown is ranked the 594th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Watertown was ranked the 582nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Watertown's White Population

1,527 residents of Watertown, or 49.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Watertown is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Watertown ranks 607th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watertown's White population has declined by an estimated 12.6%. White residents' share of Watertown's population has decreased from 57.9% to 49.8%.

Watertown is more White than neighboring Five Points (49.1% White), and White Springs (29.1% White). Watertown is less White than neighboring Lake City (56.3% White), Fort White (65.5% White), and Lake Butler (68.2% White).

Watertown's Black Population

808 residents of Watertown, or 26.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Watertown is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Watertown ranks 94th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watertown's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.8%. Black residents' share of Watertown's population has decreased from 32.2% to 26.3%.

Watertown is more Black than neighboring Fort White (23.2% Black), and Lake Butler (16.7% Black). Watertown is less Black than neighboring Lake City (32.5% Black), Five Points (34.9% Black), and White Springs (69.5% Black).

Watertown's Asian Population

0 residents of Watertown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Watertown is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Watertown ranks 658th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watertown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Watertown's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Watertown is less Asian than neighboring Lake City (1.3% Asian).

Watertown's Hispanic Population

211 residents of Watertown, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Watertown is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Watertown ranks 800th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watertown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 51.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Watertown's population has increased from 4.6% to 6.9%.

Watertown is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake City (4.7% Hispanic), Five Points (1.5% Hispanic), White Springs (1.2% Hispanic), and Lake Butler (4.9% Hispanic). Watertown is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort White (8.3% Hispanic).

Watertown's Native American/Other Population

82 residents of Watertown, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Watertown is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Watertown ranks 584th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watertown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 310.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Watertown's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.7%.

Watertown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake City (2.1% Native American/Other), Five Points (0% Native American/Other), White Springs (0.1% Native American/Other), Fort White (0% Native American/Other), and Lake Butler (0.4% Native American/Other).

Watertown's Multiracial Population

440 residents of Watertown, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Watertown is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Watertown ranks 406th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watertown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 272.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Watertown's population has increased from 3.9% to 14.3%.

Watertown is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake City (3% Multiracial), White Springs (0.1% Multiracial), Fort White (3% Multiracial), and Lake Butler (9.7% Multiracial). Watertown is less Multiracial than neighboring Five Points (14.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.