Watertown, CT Demographics

A map of Watertown's Population by Race

Watertown, Connecticut had a population of 3,938 in 2020. It was 87.7% White, 1.3% Black, 1.4% Asian, 5.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Watertown, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Watertown is the 77th most populous. 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).

Watertown's White Population

3,455 residents of Watertown identify as White, or 87.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Watertown considerably larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Watertown is ranked #50 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Watertown is more White than neighboring Oakville (83.3% White), Thomaston (85.4% White), Waterbury (33% White), and Woodbury Center (85.6% White). Watertown is less White than neighboring Bethlehem Village (91.8% White).

Watertown's Black Population

52 residents of Watertown identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Watertown slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Watertown is ranked #117 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Watertown is more Black than neighboring Thomaston (1.1% Black), Bethlehem Village (1.1% Black), and Woodbury Center (1% Black). Watertown is less Black than neighboring Oakville (2.6% Black), and Waterbury (19.5% Black).

Watertown's Asian Population

56 residents of Watertown identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Watertown roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Watertown is ranked #167 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Watertown is more Asian than neighboring Bethlehem Village (0.4% Asian). Watertown is less Asian than neighboring Oakville (2.1% Asian), Thomaston (1.5% Asian), Waterbury (2.1% Asian), and Woodbury Center (2.6% Asian).

Watertown's Hispanic Population

229 residents of Watertown identify as Hispanic, or 5.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Watertown slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Watertown is ranked #137 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Watertown is more Hispanic than neighboring Bethlehem Village (3.4% Hispanic). Watertown is less Hispanic than neighboring Oakville (8% Hispanic), Thomaston (7.3% Hispanic), Waterbury (39.6% Hispanic), and Woodbury Center (6.4% Hispanic).

Watertown's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Watertown identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Watertown roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Watertown is ranked #108 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Watertown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Thomaston (0.5% Native American/Other), and Bethlehem Village (0.3% Native American/Other). Watertown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oakville (0.8% Native American/Other), Waterbury (1.9% Native American/Other), and Woodbury Center (0.7% Native American/Other).

Watertown's Multiracial Population

121 residents of Watertown identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Watertown roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Watertown is ranked #153 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Watertown is more Multiracial than neighboring Bethlehem Village (3% Multiracial). Watertown is less Multiracial than neighboring Thomaston (4.2% Multiracial), Waterbury (4% Multiracial), and Woodbury Center (3.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.