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Watson

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.092
State:
Illinois

Watson is a village located in Effingham County, Illinois. Watson has a 2026 population of 651. Watson is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -2.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 668 in 2020.

The median household income in Watson is $74,167 with a poverty rate of 14.84%. The median age in Watson is 41.4 years: 39.6 years for males, and 48.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 108.8 males.

651
Total Population
596
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.46%
Growth

Watson Population

Watson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026651-3-0.46%
2025654-3-0.46%
2024657-2-0.3%
202365910.15%
2022658-4-0.6%
2021662-6-0.9%
202066800%
2019733-5-0.68%
201873800%
2017738-3-0.4%
2016741-2-0.27%
201574300%
2014743-3-0.4%
2013746-2-0.27%
201274820.27%
2011746-8-1.06%
2010752-1-0.13%

Median Age

Overall: 41.4 years
Female: 48.4 years
Male: 39.6 years

Watson Adults

There are 509 adults, (72 of whom are seniors) in Watson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 297 (47.9%)
Male: 323 (52.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Watson includes 97.26% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White60397.26%
Two or more races172.74%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races40.65%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White60397.26%
Two or more races132.1%

Watson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Watson 's average per capita income is $37,371. Household income levels show a median of $74,167. The poverty rate stands at 14.84%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$81,389-
Families$75,000$80,437
Households$74,167$77,754
Non Families$66,944$66,791

$37,371

Average Income

$74,167

Median Household Income

14.84%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)