Watertown Town, MA Demographics

A map of Watertown Town's Population by Race

Watertown Town, Massachusetts had a population of 35,329 in 2020. It was 73.1% White, 3.4% Black, 9.5% Asian, 7.7% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Watertown Town, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Watertown Town is the 42nd 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 Town's White Population

25,829 residents of Watertown Town identify as White, or 73.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Watertown Town slightly larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Watertown Town is ranked #197 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Watertown Town is more White than neighboring Belmont (69.6% White), Newton (70.1% White), Brookline (65.3% White), and Cambridge (55.4% White). Watertown Town is less White than neighboring Arlington (75.2% White).

Watertown Town's Black Population

1,212 residents of Watertown Town identify as Black, or 3.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Watertown Town roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Watertown Town is ranked #65 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Watertown Town is more Black than neighboring Belmont (1.9% Black), Newton (2.9% Black), Arlington (2.3% Black), and Brookline (3.1% Black). Watertown Town is less Black than neighboring Cambridge (10.1% Black).

Watertown Town's Asian Population

3,346 residents of Watertown Town identify as Asian, or 9.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Watertown Town roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Watertown Town is ranked #25 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Watertown Town is less Asian than neighboring Belmont (18.5% Asian), Newton (16.5% Asian), Arlington (12.2% Asian), Brookline (19.1% Asian), and Cambridge (19.1% Asian).

Watertown Town's Hispanic Population

2,718 residents of Watertown Town identify as Hispanic, or 7.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Watertown Town roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Watertown Town is ranked #56 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Watertown Town is more Hispanic than neighboring Belmont (4.7% Hispanic), Newton (5.1% Hispanic), Arlington (4.6% Hispanic), and Brookline (6.8% Hispanic). Watertown Town is less Hispanic than neighboring Cambridge (9.1% Hispanic).

Watertown Town's Native American/Other Population

554 residents of Watertown Town identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Watertown Town roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Watertown Town is ranked #49 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Watertown Town is more Native American/Other than neighboring Belmont (0.7% Native American/Other), Newton (0.9% Native American/Other), Arlington (0.7% Native American/Other), Brookline (0.7% Native American/Other), and Cambridge (1% Native American/Other).

Watertown Town's Multiracial Population

1,670 residents of Watertown Town identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Watertown Town roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Watertown Town is ranked #81 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Watertown Town is more Multiracial than neighboring Newton (4.6% Multiracial). Watertown Town is less Multiracial than neighboring Arlington (5.1% Multiracial), Brookline (5% Multiracial), and Cambridge (5.3% Multiracial).

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