Watterson Park, KY Demographics

A map of Watterson Park's Population by Race

Watterson Park, Kentucky had a population of 1,004 in 2020. It was 42.7% White, 24.0% Black, 1.1% Asian, 26.6% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Watterson Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Watterson Park is the 233rd 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).

Watterson Park's White Population

429 residents of Watterson Park identify as White, or 42.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Watterson Park considerably less than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Watterson Park is ranked #550 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Watterson Park is more White than neighboring Poplar Hills (11.1% White), and West Buechel (25.3% White). Watterson Park is less White than neighboring Lynnview (75.9% White), Strathmoor Manor (92.6% White), and Wellington (89.5% White).

Watterson Park's Black Population

241 residents of Watterson Park identify as Black, or 24.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Watterson Park larger than the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Watterson Park is ranked #17 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Watterson Park is more Black than neighboring Poplar Hills (19.2% Black), Lynnview (4.8% Black), Strathmoor Manor (0% Black), and Wellington (0.5% Black). Watterson Park is less Black than neighboring West Buechel (37.7% Black).

Watterson Park's Asian Population

11 residents of Watterson Park identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Watterson Park roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Watterson Park is ranked #120 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Watterson Park is more Asian than neighboring Poplar Hills (0% Asian), Lynnview (0.7% Asian), and Strathmoor Manor (0% Asian). Watterson Park is less Asian than neighboring West Buechel (18.8% Asian), and Wellington (2.1% Asian).

Watterson Park's Hispanic Population

267 residents of Watterson Park identify as Hispanic, or 26.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Watterson Park considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Watterson Park is ranked #3 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Watterson Park is more Hispanic than neighboring West Buechel (12.7% Hispanic), Lynnview (12.1% Hispanic), Strathmoor Manor (2.6% Hispanic), and Wellington (4.1% Hispanic). Watterson Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Poplar Hills (66.3% Hispanic).

Watterson Park's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Watterson Park 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 Watterson Park roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Watterson Park is ranked #55 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Watterson Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Strathmoor Manor (0% Native American/Other), and Wellington (0% Native American/Other). Watterson Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Buechel (1.2% Native American/Other).

Watterson Park's Multiracial Population

45 residents of Watterson Park identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Watterson Park roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Watterson Park is ranked #177 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Watterson Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Poplar Hills (2.4% Multiracial), West Buechel (4.4% Multiracial), and Wellington (3.7% Multiracial). Watterson Park is less Multiracial than neighboring Lynnview (5.5% Multiracial), and Strathmoor Manor (4.8% Multiracial).

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