Watkins Glen Population

2010–2026

1,687

2026 projection

9.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Watkins Glen. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,687-291.69%
20251,716-321.83%
20241,748-351.96%
20231,783-231.27%
20221,806-392.11%
20211,845-160.86%
20201,861-110.59%
20191,872-110.58%
20181,883-150.79%
20171,898+231.23%

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Watkins Glen Demographics

54.1median age

Median age

Female58.4 yrs
Male47.2 yrs

Adults

1,520
582 seniors · 38%938 other adults

Sex

Female 51.2% · 883Male 48.8% · 842

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 17 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Watkins Glen Income

$49,632median household income

Median household income

$49,632

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,398

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

10.9%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Watkins Glen Marital Status

34% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married34%37%31%
Never married34%43%26%
Divorced16%15%17%
Widowed10%2%17%
Separated7%3%10%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201