Watson, AR Demographics

A map of Watson's Population by Race

Watson, Arkansas had a population of 185 in 2020. It was 64.9% White, 29.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, 3.2% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Watson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Watson is the 436th 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).

Watson's White Population

120 residents of Watson identify as White, or 64.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Watson roughly similar to the White share of the population of Arkansas (68.5% White). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Watson is ranked #459 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Watson is more White than neighboring Rosedale (8.8% White), Dumas (25.3% White), Mitchellville (0.3% White), and Winchester (14.6% White). Watson is less White than neighboring Gillett (81.2% White).

Watson's Black Population

54 residents of Watson identify as Black, or 29.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Watson larger than the Black share of the population of Arkansas (14.9% Black). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Watson is ranked #132 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Watson is more Black than neighboring Gillett (10.6% Black). Watson is less Black than neighboring Rosedale (88.1% Black), Dumas (62.8% Black), Mitchellville (93.2% Black), and Winchester (80.3% Black).

Watson's Asian Population

0 residents of Watson identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Watson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arkansas (1.7% Asian). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Watson is ranked #341 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Watson is less Asian than neighboring Dumas (0.5% Asian), and Mitchellville (1.4% Asian).

Watson's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Watson identify as Hispanic, or 3.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Watson slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Watson is ranked #330 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Watson is more Hispanic than neighboring Rosedale (1.1% Hispanic), and Winchester (2.9% Hispanic). Watson is less Hispanic than neighboring Dumas (8.3% Hispanic), Mitchellville (4.1% Hispanic), and Gillett (5.3% Hispanic).

Watson's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Watson 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 Watson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Watson is ranked #195 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Watson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rosedale (0.1% Native American/Other), Dumas (0.3% Native American/Other), Mitchellville (0% Native American/Other), and Gillett (0% Native American/Other). Watson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Winchester (1.5% Native American/Other).

Watson's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Watson identify as Multiracial, or 1.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Watson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Watson is ranked #577 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Watson is more Multiracial than neighboring Mitchellville (1% Multiracial), and Winchester (0.7% Multiracial). Watson is less Multiracial than neighboring Rosedale (1.8% Multiracial), Dumas (2.7% Multiracial), and Gillett (2.8% Multiracial).

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