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Watson (IL) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Watson, Illinois

StateIllinois
Land Area (mi²)1.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)581.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.37% (-9)
Growth Since 2020-18.24% (-145)
Rank in State810th
Rank in Country17569th

The population of Watson, IL in 2022 is estimated to be 650. This is a decrease of -1.37% (-9 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Watson by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Watson by Age

Watson Population Pyramid 2022
Watson Median Age
36.3
Total
32.2
Male
40.8
Female
Watson Sex Ratio
46.92%
373
Male
53.08%
422
Female
Watson Age Dependency Ratio
15.2
Old Age Dependency Ratio
39.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Watson Adults
591
Adults
(78 of whom are seniors) in Watson.

Population of Watson by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Watson

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 16.96%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 14.48%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 19.18%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Watson

While the overall poverty rate of Watson is 16.96%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (19.18%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (14.48%).

Poverty Rate of Watson by Employment Status and Sex

11.79%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
8.54%
Male Employed
28.57%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Watson by Education

38.89%
Less Than 9th Grade
7.33%
High School
20.83%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Watson

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Watson

The most common language spoken in Watson is English, with 100% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 0% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Watson by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Watson, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Watson by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree81.56%
Bachelors Degree346.63%
Associates Degree397.6%
Some College10520.47%
High School Graduate27353.22%
9th to 12th Grade479.16%
Less Than 9th Grade71.36%

Earnings Statistics of Watson by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$32,004

Average Earnings

$36,818

Average Male

$25,625

Average Female