Watertown, South Dakota

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
22,718
Population
$61,320
Median Income
$198,100
Home Value
38.9
Median Age

Demographics

Watertown has a population of 22,718 with a median age of 38.9. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
91.2%
Other
3.8%
Hispanic
3.7%
Black
0.7%
Asian
0.6%
Demographic Value
Total Population22,718
Median Age38.9
White91.2%
Black or African American0.7%
Asian0.6%
Hispanic or Latino3.7%
Other / Two or More Races3.8%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Watertown is $61,320, which is 18.4% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $35,599. The poverty rate is 12.3%.

$61,320
Median Household Income
$35,599
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Watertown is 1.5%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Watertown, 90.4% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6.5% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
90.4%
Bachelor's+
20.5%
Graduate+
6.5%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher90.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher20.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree6.5%

Housing

The median home value in Watertown is $198,100, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $866. The homeownership rate is 62.4%.

$198,100
Median Home Value
$866/mo
Median Rent
62.4%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$198,100
Median Monthly Rent$866
Homeownership Rate62.4%
Vacancy Rate7.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Watertown, South Dakota?
The population of Watertown, South Dakota is 22,718 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Watertown, South Dakota?
The median household income in Watertown, South Dakota is $61,320. This is 18.4% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Watertown, South Dakota?
The median home value in Watertown, South Dakota is $198,100. The median monthly rent is $866.
What percentage of people in Watertown have a college degree?
In Watertown, South Dakota, 20.5% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 90.4% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Watertown, South Dakota an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Watertown, South Dakota is 3.2x (median home value $198,100 vs. median income $61,320), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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