Watkins, MN Demographics

A map of Watkins's Population by Race

Watkins, Minnesota has an estimated population of 765, a large decrease from the 991 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.1% White, 5.0% Multiracial, 0.7% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Watkins, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Watkins has become less 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 Watkins, that probability was 14.3% in 2020 and 11.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Watkins is ranked the 409th 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). Watkins was ranked the 360th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Watkins's White Population

720 residents of Watkins, or 94.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Watkins is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Watkins ranks 298th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkins's White population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. White residents' share of Watkins's population has increased from 92.4% to 94.1%.

Watkins is more White than neighboring Kimball (91.7% White), Eden Valley (93% White), Cold Spring (89.6% White), Kingston (89.8% White), and Richmond (91.1% White).

Watkins's Black Population

5 residents of Watkins, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Watkins is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Watkins ranks 495th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkins's Black population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Watkins's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Watkins is more Black than neighboring Eden Valley (0.2% Black), Cold Spring (0.1% Black), Kingston (0% Black), and Richmond (0% Black). Watkins is less Black than neighboring Kimball (1.7% Black).

Watkins's Asian Population

0 residents of Watkins, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Watkins is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Watkins ranks 614th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkins's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Watkins's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Watkins is less Asian than neighboring Kimball (1.6% Asian), and Richmond (0.8% Asian).

Watkins's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Watkins, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Watkins is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Watkins ranks 430th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkins's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Watkins's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

Watkins is less Hispanic than neighboring Kimball (2.1% Hispanic), Eden Valley (4% Hispanic), Cold Spring (5.1% Hispanic), Kingston (6.3% Hispanic), and Richmond (6.4% Hispanic).

Watkins's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Watkins, 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 Watkins is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Watkins ranks 376th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkins's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Watkins's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Watkins is more Native American/Other than neighboring Eden Valley (0% Native American/Other), and Kingston (0% Native American/Other). Watkins is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kimball (1.6% Native American/Other), Cold Spring (0.9% Native American/Other), and Richmond (0.4% Native American/Other).

Watkins's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Watkins, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Watkins is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Watkins ranks 467th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkins's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Watkins's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.0%.

Watkins is more Multiracial than neighboring Kimball (1.4% Multiracial), Eden Valley (2.8% Multiracial), Cold Spring (4.3% Multiracial), Kingston (3.9% Multiracial), and Richmond (1.3% 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.