Demographics in Watertown, SD

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Watertown?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

22,859

Male

11,660

51.0%

Female

11,199

49.0%

Median Age

39.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

90.3%

Black

1.2%

Hispanic

3.4%

Asian

0.6%

Two or More

4.7%

Other

0.9%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

14.5%

High School or Higher

39.9%

Foreign Born

1.3%

Veterans

6.3%

Married

38.4%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Watertown, SD has a population of 22,859 with a median age of 39.4. The racial makeup is 90.3% White, 3.4% Hispanic, 1.2% Black, 0.6% Asian. About 14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.3%.