Watertown Town, MA

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    2023 Population
    35,270
    US Senator
    Elizabeth Warren
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ed Markey
    Democratic Party
    2023 Median Age
    38.8
    1.57% 1-year increase
    2023 Poverty Rate
    6.11%
    5.56% 1-year decrease
    2023 Median Household Income
    $123,422
    4.93% 1-year growth
    2023 Median Property Value
    $737,600
    2.16% 1-year growth
    2023 Employed Population
    21,076
    0.879% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Watertown Town, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    86.9% of the residents in Watertown Town, MA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2023, the median property value in Watertown Town, MA was $737,600, and the homeownership rate was 48.8%.

    Most people in Watertown Town, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Watertown Town, MA was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesMassachusettsMiddlesex County, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NHMiddlesex County (East)--Cambridge PUMA, MAMiddlesex County--Watertown, Arlington & Belmont PUMA, MAMiddlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MABoston City--Allston, Brighton & Fenway PUMA, MA

    Population & Diversity

    Watertown Town, MA is home to a population of 35.3k people, from which 86.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 26.1% of Watertown Town, MA residents were born outside of the country (9.21k people).

    In 2023, there were 5.89 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.6k people) in Watertown Town, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.18k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.46k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    86.9%
    2023 Citizenship
    87.9%
    2022 Citizenship

    As of 2023, 86.9% of Watertown Town, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Watertown Town, MA was 87.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Watertown Town, MA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      24.6k ± 1.18k
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      4.18k ± 754
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.46k ± 547
    6.45%
    Hispanic Population
    2.28k people

    In 2023, there were 5.89 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.6k people) in Watertown Town, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.18k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.46k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.45% of the people in Watertown Town, MA are hispanic (2.28k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Watertown Town, MA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Massachusetts.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Brazil
      108,593 ± 8,028 people
    2. Dominican Republic
      106,391 ± 7,947 people
    3. China
      103,416 ± 7,837 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was Brazil, the natal country of 108,593 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 106,391 and China with 103,416.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    26.1%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    9.21k people
    25%
    2022 Foreign-Born Population
    8.8k people

    As of 2023, 26.1% of Watertown Town, MA residents (9.21k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Watertown Town, MA was 25%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      294 ± 112
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      233 ± 140
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      199 ± 116

    Watertown Town, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Watertown Town, MA.

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    Health

    98.9% of the population of Watertown Town, MA has health coverage, with 64.4% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 9.56% on non-group plans, and 0.0939% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 990 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (990 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 915 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 130 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.9% under 18 years, 26.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    1.05%
    Uninsured
    64.4%
    Employer Coverage
    11.8%
    Medicaid
    13.1%
    Medicare
    9.56%
    Non-Group
    0.0939%
    Military or VA

    Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Watertown Town, MA declined by 29.1% from 1.48% to 1.05%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Watertown Town, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Watertown Town, MA employs 21.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Watertown Town, MA were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,114 people), Educational Services (3,256 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,239 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($122,639), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($116,698), and Manufacturing ($116,528).

    Employment

    Occupations

    21.1k
    2023 Value
    ± 1,155
    −0.879%
    1 Year decline
    ± 7.9%

    From 2022 to 2023, employment in Watertown Town, MA declined at a rate of −0.879%, from 21.3k employees to 21.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Watertown Town, MA, are Management Occupations (3,537 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,065 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,879 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Watertown Town, MA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Massachusetts (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    21.1k
    2023 Value
    ± 1,155
    −0.879%
    1 Year decline
    ± 7.9%

    From 2022 to 2023, employment in Watertown Town, MA declined at a rate of −0.879%, from 21.3k employees to 21.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Watertown Town, MA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,114 people), Educational Services (3,256 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,239 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Watertown Town, MA, though some of these residents may live in Watertown Town, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $82,531
    Median earning men ± $4,952
    $79,714
    Median earning women ± $7,952

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($121,375), Wholesale Trade ($117,692), and Manufacturing ($108,056).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($128,125), Manufacturing ($122,813), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($106,070).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.61%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.67M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.61% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.5%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

    Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Watertown Town, MA. Showing the available data for Massachusetts.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (61.2%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (36%)
      Republican Party
    3. Other (1.48%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Massachusetts

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    Elizabeth Warren
    Senator from Massachusetts1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Ed Markey
    Senator from Massachusetts2
    Assumed office on July 16, 2013
    Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/26/us/massachusetts-special-senate-election.html |title=Democrat Wins Special Election for Kerry's Senate Seat |work=The New York Times |date=June 25, 2013 |access-date=May 21, 2020 |last1=Seelye |first1=Katharine Q. }}

    Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Massachusetts over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Watertown Town, MA was $737,600 in 2023, which is 2.22 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $722,000 to $737,600, a 2.16% increase. The homeownership rate in Watertown Town, MA is 48.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Watertown Town, MA have an average commute time of 26.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Watertown Town, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $737,600
    Median Property Value 2023
    ±$34,475
    $7,913
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$623

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Watertown Town, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Watertown Town, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    48.8%
    Homeownership
    2023
    60.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2023

    In 2023, 48.8% of the housing units in Watertown Town, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Watertown Town, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $123,422
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,781
    16.2k
    Number of Households
    ± 985

    In 2023, the median household income of the 16.2k households in Watertown Town, MA grew to $123,422 from the previous year's value of $117,625.

    The following chart displays the households in Watertown Town, MA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Watertown Town, MA is from Massachusetts.
    0.477
    2024 Wage GINI in Massachusetts
    0.478
    2023 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

    In 2024, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.306% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Massachusetts across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2023
    1. Drove Alone (49.2%)
    2. Worked At Home (26.6%)
    3. Public Transit (8.2%)

    In 2023, 49.2% of workers in Watertown Town, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (26.6%) and those who used public transit to get to work (8.2%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    26.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Watertown Town, MA have a shorter commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.921% of the workforce in Watertown Town, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Watertown Town, MA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Watertown Town, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Watertown Town, MA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    6.11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Watertown Town, MA (2.15k out of 35.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Watertown Town, MA is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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