Watertown, MN Demographics

A map of Watertown's Population by Race

Watertown, Minnesota has an estimated population of 4,790, a slight increase from the 4,659 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.8% White, 4.1% Multiracial, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Black. 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota 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 14.6% in 2020 and 15.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Watertown is ranked the 158th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 160th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Watertown's White Population

4,399 residents of Watertown, or 91.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Watertown is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Watertown ranks 306th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watertown's White population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Watertown's population has decreased from 92.3% to 91.8%.

Watertown is more White than neighboring Mayer (91% White), St. Bonifacius (86.8% White), Crown College (80.8% White), and Waconia (90.1% White). Watertown is less White than neighboring Delano (95.3% White).

Watertown's Black Population

3 residents of Watertown, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Watertown is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Watertown ranks 238th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watertown's Black population has declined by an estimated 94.2%. Black residents' share of Watertown's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.1%.

Watertown is less Black than neighboring Mayer (0.6% Black), Delano (0.4% Black), St. Bonifacius (2.5% Black), Crown College (2.4% Black), and Waconia (0.9% Black).

Watertown's Asian Population

16 residents of Watertown, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Watertown is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Watertown ranks 440th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watertown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.8%. Asian residents' share of Watertown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Watertown is more Asian than neighboring Mayer (0.2% Asian), Delano (0% Asian), and Waconia (0.1% Asian). Watertown is less Asian than neighboring St. Bonifacius (1.4% Asian), and Crown College (5% Asian).

Watertown's Hispanic Population

163 residents of Watertown, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Watertown is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Watertown ranks 485th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watertown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 32.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Watertown's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.4%.

Watertown is more Hispanic than neighboring Delano (1.5% Hispanic). Watertown is less Hispanic than neighboring Mayer (5% Hispanic), St. Bonifacius (6.8% Hispanic), Crown College (5.5% Hispanic), and Waconia (3.9% Hispanic).

Watertown's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Watertown, or 0.3% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Watertown ranks 638th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watertown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Watertown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Watertown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Delano (0% Native American/Other), St. Bonifacius (0% Native American/Other), and Waconia (0.1% Native American/Other). Watertown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mayer (0.9% Native American/Other), and Crown College (0.7% Native American/Other).

Watertown's Multiracial Population

195 residents of Watertown, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Watertown is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Watertown ranks 527th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watertown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 30.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Watertown's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.1%.

Watertown is more Multiracial than neighboring Mayer (2.2% Multiracial), Delano (2.8% Multiracial), and St. Bonifacius (2.5% Multiracial). Watertown is less Multiracial than neighboring Crown College (5.7% Multiracial), and Waconia (5% 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.