Watson, LA Demographics

A map of Watson's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,165	848	85.9%	88.7%
Hispanic	120	44	8.8%	4.6%
Multiracial	72	32	5.3%	3.3%
Black	0	20	0.0%	2.1%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.6%

Watson, Louisiana has an estimated population of 1,357, a dramatic increase from the 956 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.9% White, 8.8% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Watson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Watson has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Watson, that probability was 20.9% in 2020 and 25.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Watson is ranked the 239th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 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). Watson was ranked the 270th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Watson's White Population

1,165 residents of Watson, or 85.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Watson is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Watson ranks 62nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watson's White population has grown by an estimated 37.4%. White residents' share of Watson's population has decreased from 88.7% to 85.9%.

Watson is more White than neighboring Central (79.1% White), Denham Springs (73.5% White), Walker (82% White), Monticello (6.5% White), and Brownfields (17.8% White).

Watson's Black Population

0 residents of Watson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Watson is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Watson ranks 429th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watson's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Watson's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Watson is less Black than neighboring Central (9.8% Black), Denham Springs (10% Black), Walker (9.3% Black), Monticello (91.8% Black), and Brownfields (72% Black).

Watson's Asian Population

0 residents of Watson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Watson is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Watson ranks 166th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Watson's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Watson is less Asian than neighboring Central (0.4% Asian), and Walker (3.4% Asian).

Watson's Hispanic Population

120 residents of Watson, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Watson is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Watson ranks 159th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 172.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Watson's population has increased from 4.6% to 8.8%.

Watson is more Hispanic than neighboring Central (5.6% Hispanic), Walker (1.9% Hispanic), Monticello (0.5% Hispanic), and Brownfields (1.8% Hispanic). Watson is less Hispanic than neighboring Denham Springs (12.4% Hispanic).

Watson's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Watson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Watson is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Watson ranks 259th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Watson's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Watson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Central (0.2% Native American/Other), Denham Springs (0.3% Native American/Other), Monticello (0.4% Native American/Other), and Brownfields (3.4% Native American/Other).

Watson's Multiracial Population

72 residents of Watson, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Watson is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Watson ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Watson's population has increased from 3.3% to 5.3%.

Watson is more Multiracial than neighboring Central (5% Multiracial), Denham Springs (3.8% Multiracial), Walker (3.4% Multiracial), Monticello (0.8% Multiracial), and Brownfields (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.