Watertown, NY Demographics

A map of Watertown's Population by Race

Watertown, New York had a population of 24,685 in 2020. It was 77.3% White, 5.7% Black, 2.0% Asian, 6.9% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 6.9% 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 1,293 places in New York, Watertown is the 68th 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

19,087 residents of Watertown identify as White, or 77.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Watertown considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Watertown is ranked #880 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Watertown is more White than neighboring Calcium (56.1% White). Watertown is less White than neighboring Glen Park (91.2% White), Pamelia Center (83.2% White), Brownville (89.5% White), and Black River (81.3% White).

Watertown's Black Population

1,416 residents of Watertown identify as Black, or 5.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Watertown slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Watertown is ranked #223 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Watertown is more Black than neighboring Glen Park (0.9% Black), Pamelia Center (3.4% Black), Brownville (1.4% Black), and Black River (1.8% Black). Watertown is less Black than neighboring Calcium (14.6% Black).

Watertown's Asian Population

503 residents of Watertown identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Watertown slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Watertown is ranked #500 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Watertown is more Asian than neighboring Glen Park (0% Asian), and Brownville (0.8% Asian). Watertown is less Asian than neighboring Pamelia Center (4.7% Asian), Calcium (4.1% Asian), and Black River (2.8% Asian).

Watertown's Hispanic Population

1,703 residents of Watertown identify as Hispanic, or 6.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Watertown less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Watertown is ranked #513 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Watertown is more Hispanic than neighboring Glen Park (2% Hispanic), Pamelia Center (2.8% Hispanic), and Brownville (2.8% Hispanic). Watertown is less Hispanic than neighboring Calcium (17.2% Hispanic), and Black River (7.4% Hispanic).

Watertown's Native American/Other Population

269 residents of Watertown identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Watertown roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Watertown is ranked #207 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Watertown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glen Park (0.2% Native American/Other), and Pamelia Center (0.6% Native American/Other). Watertown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brownville (1.2% Native American/Other), Calcium (1.4% Native American/Other), and Black River (1.2% Native American/Other).

Watertown's Multiracial Population

1,707 residents of Watertown identify as Multiracial, or 6.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Watertown roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Watertown is ranked #45 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Watertown is more Multiracial than neighboring Glen Park (5.8% Multiracial), Pamelia Center (5.3% Multiracial), Brownville (4.4% Multiracial), Calcium (6.7% Multiracial), and Black River (5.5% Multiracial).

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