Watson, LA Demographics
A map of Watson's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 848 | 88.7% |
Hispanic | 44 | 4.6% |
Multiracial | 32 | 3.3% |
Black | 20 | 2.1% |
Asian | 6 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 6 | 0.6% |
Watson, Louisiana had a population of 956 in 2020. It was 88.7% White, 2.1% Black, 0.6% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.3% 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 488 places in Louisiana, Watson is the 270th 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
848 residents of Watson identify as White, or 88.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Watson considerably larger than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Watson is ranked #62 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Watson is more White than neighboring Central (78.9% White), Denham Springs (71.3% White), Walker (78.2% White), Monticello (7.6% White), and Brownfields (16.8% White).
Watson's Black Population
20 residents of Watson identify as Black, or 2.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Watson considerably less than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Watson is ranked #429 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Watson is less Black than neighboring Central (11.6% Black), Denham Springs (16.3% Black), Walker (11.1% Black), Monticello (87% Black), and Brownfields (79% Black).
Watson's Asian Population
6 residents of Watson identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Watson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Watson is ranked #162 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Watson is more Asian than neighboring Brownfields (0.2% Asian). Watson is less Asian than neighboring Central (0.8% Asian), Denham Springs (1.3% Asian), Walker (1.5% Asian), and Monticello (0.8% Asian).
Watson's Hispanic Population
44 residents of Watson identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Watson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Watson is ranked #153 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Watson is more Hispanic than neighboring Walker (4.5% Hispanic), Monticello (2.6% Hispanic), and Brownfields (1.5% Hispanic). Watson is less Hispanic than neighboring Denham Springs (6.7% Hispanic).
Watson's Native American/Other Population
6 residents of Watson 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 Watson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Watson is ranked #252 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Watson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Central (0.5% Native American/Other), Walker (0.5% Native American/Other), Monticello (0.3% Native American/Other), and Brownfields (0.2% Native American/Other). Watson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Denham Springs (0.8% Native American/Other).
Watson's Multiracial Population
32 residents of Watson identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Watson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Watson is ranked #242 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Watson is more Multiracial than neighboring Monticello (1.7% Multiracial), and Brownfields (2.2% Multiracial). Watson is less Multiracial than neighboring Central (3.6% Multiracial), Denham Springs (3.7% Multiracial), and Walker (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.