Demographics & People — Watertown, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,747 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,900 |
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| Median Age | 33.3 |
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| Total Households | 1,809 |
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| Family Households | 1,256 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0611 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,471 |
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| Black or African American | 2 |
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| Asian | 19 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 124 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,884 |
| Norwegian | 1,093 |
| Swedish | 948 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 812 |
| Irish | 420 |
| Finnish | 328 |
| Other groups | 270 |
| English | 178 |
| Polish | 156 |
| Dutch | 110 |
Language
| English Only | 4,384 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,396 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 182 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,536 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 18.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Watertown, Minnesota.
