Watertown, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
23,561
Unemployment
5.4%
Poverty
9.8%
Median Home
$157,200
Median Income
$52,440
Median Rent
$888
Watertown SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
7
Affordability
7
Diversity
7
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
8
Watertown, WI Crime Report
233
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
994.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-57.62%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Watertown / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 233 | 994.2 | 1,809.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 52 | 221.9 | 323.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 7 | 29.9 | 52.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 39 | 166.4 | 230.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 181 | 772.3 | 1,485.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 14 | 59.7 | 218.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 162 | 691.2 | 1,106.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 21.3 | 161.0 | 246.0 |
Watertown, WI Cost Of Living
99
Watertown's Overall Cost Of Living
Watertown's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Watertown | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 124 | 111 | 100 | |
| Housing | 81 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
Watertown, WI Photos
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Rankings for Watertown in Wisconsin
Map Of Watertown, WI
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Population over time in Watertown
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 23,561 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 23,677 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 23,730 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 23,878 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 23,878 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 23,899 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 23,905 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 23,838 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 23,750 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 23,600 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Watertown
| Race | Watertown | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.6% | 80.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.6% | 6.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 2.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 11.0% | 7.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Watertown
| Gender | Watertown | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Watertown for adults over 25
| Education | Watertown | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Watertown, Wisconsin
| Income | Watertown | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.7% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.4% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.0% | 13.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.9% | 18.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.3% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.1% | 16.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.3% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.0% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
