Census ACS · #845 μSA
Watertown Metro Area
The Watertown, Sd Micropolitan Statistical Area has 28,556 residents. The median household income is $65,080 and the median home value is $218,000.
28,556
Population
42
People / sq mi
$65,080
Median Income
$218,000
Median Home Value
The Watertown CBSA covers 688 sq mi of land at 41.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% |
Economy & Income
$65,080
Median Household Income
$37,308
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$218,000
Median Home Value
$901
Median Rent
67.4%
Homeownership
Education
92.4%
High School+
20.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
6.0%
Work From Home
14.9 min
Avg Commute
27.4%
Foreign Born
Watertown spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Watertown, Sd Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 28,556 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #845 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Watertown metro area is $65,080, with a per capita income of $37,308.
The Watertown, Sd CBSA spans the state of South Dakota.
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Data for the Watertown, Sd CBSA (47980) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.