Skip to main content
Population Review

Unified School District · NY

Watertown City School District

Watertown City School District is a unified school district in New York with a community population of 29,043. The median household income is $56,155 and the median age is 36.4.

29,043

Population

1010

People / sq mi

$56,155

Median Income

36.4

Median Age

Watertown City School District covers 29 sq mi of land at 1009.9 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White80.3%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian55.6%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.1%

Economy & Income

$56,155

Median Household Income

$35,226

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment

Housing

$165,000

Median Home Value

$1,017

Median Rent

42.8%

Homeownership

Education Attainment

92.1%

High School+

27.2%

Bachelor's+

Other New York School Districts

Largest Cities in New York

Largest Counties in New York

Congressional Districts in New York

State rankings

Frequently Asked Questions

Watertown City School District serves a community with a population of 29,043 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New York.

The median household income in Watertown City School District is $56,155, with a per capita income of $35,226. The poverty rate is 12.4%.

Watertown City School District is 80.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 55.6% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

In Watertown City School District, 92.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.

The median home value in Watertown City School District is $165,000, with a median rent of $1,017. The homeownership rate is 42.8%.

Data for Watertown City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3630120).

Homeownership is the standout figure in Watertown City School District: 42.8% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 29,043 residents, Watertown City School District is a school district in New York.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $56,155, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 12.4% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $165,000, with typical rent around $1,017.

27.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.