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Watertown, WI

Total Population

11,586

Median Household Income

$68,618

Median Home Value

$231,500

Median Rent

$1,103

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$68,618

100.4% above state median

Home Value

$231,500

101.5% above state median

Rent

$1,103

100% above state median

Median Age

44.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Watertown, WI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Low poverty rate of 6.7%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$68,618

-8.7% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.4%

State: $-15,996,291

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.58 people

Total Households

4,364

Family Households

51.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Manufacturing

40.8%

#2 Industry

Education

20.2%

#3 Industry

Arts,

10.3%

Total Employed Residents:4,331

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

7.1%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

5.2%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

4.5%

276 workers

Public Transit

0.0%

0 workers

Total Commuting Workers:6,071

Commute Insights

0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

96.0%

6,460 employed

Labor Force

6,761

271 unemployed

Median Age

44.0 years

Per Capita Income

$35,058

Poverty Rate

6.7%

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