Watsontown, PA Demographics

A map of Watsontown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,831	2,074	91.3%	92.7%
Hispanic	92	41	4.6%	1.8%
Multiracial	53	63	2.6%	2.8%
Asian	24	24	1.2%	1.1%
Black	5	25	0.2%	1.1%
Native American/Other	0	10	0.0%	0.4%

Watsontown, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,005, a large decrease from the 2,237 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.3% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Watsontown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Watsontown has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Watsontown, that probability was 13.9% in 2020 and 16.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Watsontown is ranked the 661st most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Watsontown was ranked the 602nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Watsontown's White Population

1,831 residents of Watsontown, or 91.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Watsontown is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Watsontown ranks 748th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watsontown's White population has declined by an estimated 11.7%. White residents' share of Watsontown's population has decreased from 92.7% to 91.3%.

Watsontown is more White than neighboring West Milton (84% White). Watsontown is less White than neighboring Dewart (96% White), Allenwood (98.8% White), New Columbia (99.5% White), and McEwensville (99.7% White).

Watsontown's Black Population

5 residents of Watsontown, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Watsontown is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Watsontown ranks 908th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watsontown's Black population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Black residents' share of Watsontown's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.2%.

Watsontown is more Black than neighboring Dewart (0% Black), Allenwood (0% Black), New Columbia (0% Black), McEwensville (0% Black), and West Milton (0% Black).

Watsontown's Asian Population

24 residents of Watsontown, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Watsontown is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Watsontown ranks 573rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watsontown's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Watsontown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Watsontown is more Asian than neighboring Dewart (0% Asian), Allenwood (0% Asian), New Columbia (0% Asian), McEwensville (0% Asian), and West Milton (0% Asian).

Watsontown's Hispanic Population

92 residents of Watsontown, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Watsontown is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Watsontown ranks 1099th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watsontown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 124.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Watsontown's population has increased from 1.8% to 4.6%.

Watsontown is more Hispanic than neighboring Dewart (0% Hispanic), Allenwood (0% Hispanic), New Columbia (0% Hispanic), and McEwensville (0% Hispanic). Watsontown is less Hispanic than neighboring West Milton (16% Hispanic).

Watsontown's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Watsontown, 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 Watsontown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Watsontown ranks 771st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watsontown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Watsontown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Watsontown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dewart (1.4% Native American/Other), and Allenwood (1.2% Native American/Other).

Watsontown's Multiracial Population

53 residents of Watsontown, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Watsontown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Watsontown ranks 1224th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watsontown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Watsontown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Watsontown is more Multiracial than neighboring Allenwood (0% Multiracial), New Columbia (0.5% Multiracial), McEwensville (0.3% Multiracial), and West Milton (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.