Watson, MN Demographics

A map of Watson's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	153	165	76.5%	90.7%
Asian	34	1	17.0%	0.5%
Multiracial	10	3	5.0%	1.6%
Native American/Other	3	9	1.5%	4.9%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.5%
Hispanic	0	3	0.0%	1.6%

Watson, Minnesota has an estimated population of 200, an increase from the 182 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.5% White, 17.0% Asian, 5.0% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Hispanic. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Watson, that probability was 17.5% in 2020 and 38.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Watson is ranked the 697th 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). Watson was ranked the 701st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Watson's White Population

153 residents of Watson, or 76.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Watson is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Watson ranks 446th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watson's White population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of Watson's population has decreased from 90.7% to 76.5%.

Watson is more White than neighboring Milan (27.5% White), and Boyd (74.4% White). Watson is less White than neighboring Montevideo (80% White), Clarkfield (80.4% White), and Holloway (98.6% 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 lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Watson ranks 395th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 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 0.5% to 0.0%.

Watson is less Black than neighboring Montevideo (0.9% Black), and Holloway (1.4% Black).

Watson's Asian Population

34 residents of Watson, or 17.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Watson is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Watson ranks 374th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3300.0%. Asian residents' share of Watson's population has increased from 0.5% to 17.0%.

Watson is more Asian than neighboring Montevideo (2.4% Asian), Milan (0% Asian), Boyd (0% Asian), Clarkfield (0% Asian), and Holloway (0% Asian).

Watson's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Watson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Watson is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Watson ranks 663rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Watson's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Watson is less Hispanic than neighboring Montevideo (13.8% Hispanic), Milan (18.6% Hispanic), Boyd (25.6% Hispanic), and Clarkfield (12% Hispanic).

Watson's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Watson, or 1.5% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Watson ranks 75th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Watson's population has decreased from 4.9% to 1.5%.

Watson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Boyd (0% Native American/Other), and Holloway (0% Native American/Other). Watson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montevideo (2.3% Native American/Other), Milan (53.5% Native American/Other), and Clarkfield (3.8% Native American/Other).

Watson's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Watson, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Watson is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Watson ranks 774th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 233.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Watson's population has increased from 1.6% to 5.0%.

Watson is more Multiracial than neighboring Montevideo (0.6% Multiracial), Milan (0.4% Multiracial), Boyd (0% Multiracial), Clarkfield (3.7% Multiracial), and Holloway (0% 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.