Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Watertown, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,511

Median Agei

41.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.2%1,242

Black

7.9%120

Other

4.6%69

Hispanic/Latino

3%45

Two or More

2.3%35

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.8%72

High School Diploma

36.8%389

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%62

Some College (1+ yr)

17.7%187

Associate's Degree

7.3%77

Bachelor's Degree

10.3%109

Master's Degree

2.8%30

Professional Degree

0.3%3

Doctorate

1.1%12

HS or Higher

89%

BA or Higher

14.6%

Graduate+

4.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$228,400

Median Renti

$1,036

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.6%416

Renter-Occupied

32.4%199

Total Units

652

Homeownership

67.6%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,991

Mean Household Incomei

$68,511

Per Capita Incomei

$29,044

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

719

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$471/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

72 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing19 homes90% occupied$471/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,991/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

71%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

17%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

12%

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18% of subsidized households are minority

21% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

85(7.4% of civilian adults)