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Watergate, FL

Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population

3,782

Land area

0.4sq mi

People per sq mi

9,093

ZIP codes

0

Watergate and its ZIP codes

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Watergate at a glance

  • Watergate is about 22 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $67,071 a year, 10% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $222,000 (38% below Florida) and median rent is $2,076 a month.

Local data for Watergate, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Watergate, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$67,071

Poverty rate

21.9%

Median home value

$222,000

Median rent

$2,076/mo

Homeownership

60.8%

Bachelor's or higher

13.8%

Median age

40.8

Average commute

30.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Brazilian Americans (515), Irish Americans (509), Mexican Americans (503).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Palm Beach County. PPP loans are for Watergate.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$82,085

670,798 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$126,852

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$12.8B

FY 2026, $8,585 per person

Palm Beach County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Watergate, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.1%
  • Carpooled8.4%
  • Public transit1.5%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.9%
  • Worked from home3.1%

Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Watergate, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

1,296

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

69,154

13.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 58°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Watergate, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.5%

U.S. 33.3% -2.8 pts

Diabetes

13.9%

U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts

Smoking

18.8%

U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

21.2%

U.S. 11.1% +10.1 pts

Cities near Watergate

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Hillsboro PinesCensus-designated place1.6 mi0.2
ParklandCity3.8 mi12.6
Coconut CreekCity4.8 mi11.2
Coral SpringsCity5.6 mi22.9
Deerfield BeachCity6 mi15
MargateCity6.6 mi8.8
Boca RatonCity7.1 mi29.2
Pompano BeachCity7.9 mi24.1
Lighthouse PointCity8.6 mi2.3
North LauderdaleCity8.8 mi4.6
Hillsboro BeachTown9.1 mi0.4
TamaracCity9.6 mi11.6
Highland BeachTown11 mi0.5
Delray BeachCity11 mi15.9
Lauderdale LakesCity12 mi3.7
Oakland ParkCity12 mi7.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Watergate, FL in?
Watergate is in Palm Beach County, Florida.
What is the population of Watergate, FL?
About 3,782 people live in Watergate, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Watergate?
Nearby places include Hillsboro Pines (1.6 mi), Parkland (3.8 mi), Coconut Creek (4.8 mi), Coral Springs (5.6 mi), Deerfield Beach (6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023