Watertown, NY Demographics

A map of Watertown's Population by Race

Watertown, New York has an estimated population of 24,375, a slight decrease from the 24,685 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.3% White, 7.8% Multiracial, 7.1% Hispanic, 4.5% Black, 2.1% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 38.9% in 2020 and 37.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Watertown is ranked the 67th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 68th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Watertown's White Population

19,076 residents of Watertown, or 78.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Watertown is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Watertown ranks 881st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watertown's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Watertown's population has increased from 77.3% to 78.3%.

Watertown is more White than neighboring Calcium (43% White). Watertown is less White than neighboring Glen Park (86.1% White), Pamelia Center (94.4% White), Brownville (86.9% White), and Black River (84.4% White).

Watertown's Black Population

1,106 residents of Watertown, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Watertown is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Watertown ranks 225th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watertown's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.9%. Black residents' share of Watertown's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.5%.

Watertown is more Black than neighboring Glen Park (0.5% Black), Brownville (2.6% Black), and Black River (0% Black). Watertown is less Black than neighboring Pamelia Center (4.9% Black), and Calcium (17.1% Black).

Watertown's Asian Population

502 residents of Watertown, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Watertown is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Watertown ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watertown's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Watertown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Watertown is more Asian than neighboring Glen Park (1.6% Asian), Pamelia Center (0% Asian), Brownville (0% Asian), and Calcium (0.5% Asian). Watertown is less Asian than neighboring Black River (6.5% Asian).

Watertown's Hispanic Population

1,723 residents of Watertown, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Watertown is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Watertown ranks 516th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watertown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Watertown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.1%.

Watertown is more Hispanic than neighboring Glen Park (2.9% Hispanic), Pamelia Center (0% Hispanic), Brownville (0.3% Hispanic), and Black River (1.5% Hispanic). Watertown is less Hispanic than neighboring Calcium (28.6% Hispanic).

Watertown's Native American/Other Population

61 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Watertown ranks 236th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watertown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 77.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Watertown's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Watertown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glen Park (0.2% Native American/Other), Pamelia Center (0% Native American/Other), Brownville (0% Native American/Other), Calcium (0% Native American/Other), and Black River (0.1% Native American/Other).

Watertown's Multiracial Population

1,907 residents of Watertown, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Watertown is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Watertown ranks 45th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watertown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Watertown's population has increased from 6.9% to 7.8%.

Watertown is more Multiracial than neighboring Pamelia Center (0.8% Multiracial), and Black River (7.4% Multiracial). Watertown is less Multiracial than neighboring Glen Park (8.8% Multiracial), Brownville (10.3% Multiracial), and Calcium (10.8% 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.