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Watertown, MN
City in Carver County, Minnesota.
Population
4,790
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,824
ZIP codes
0
Watertown and its ZIP codes
Watertown at a glance
- Watertown is about 25 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 158th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $99,671, 12% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $337,200 and median rent is $927 a month.
Local data for Watertown, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Watertown, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,671
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$337,200
Median rent
$927/mo
Homeownership
82.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,644), Norwegian Americans (990), Swedish Americans (768).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carver County. PPP loans are for Watertown.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,442
40,641 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$96,114
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$638M
FY 2026, $5,968 per person
How people get to work
Watertown, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home18.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Watertown, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
594
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
88
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 4°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Watertown, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Watertown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DelanoCity | 5.8 mi | 4.9 |
| MinnetristaCity | 6 mi | 26.1 |
| MayerCity | 6 mi | 1.4 |
| St. BonifaciusCity | 6.2 mi | 1 |
| MontroseCity | 7 mi | 3.1 |
| Crown CollegeCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| IndependenceCity | 7.8 mi | 32.4 |
| New GermanyCity | 8 mi | 1 |
| WaconiaCity | 8.7 mi | 5.6 |
| MoundCity | 8.9 mi | 2.9 |
| Maple PlainCity | 9.4 mi | 1.1 |
| WaverlyCity | 9.6 mi | 1.7 |
| RockfordCity | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| WinstedCity | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| Spring ParkCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Lester PrairieCity | 11 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Watertown, MN in?
- Watertown is in Carver County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Watertown, MN?
- About 4,790 people live in Watertown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Watertown?
- Nearby places include Delano (5.8 mi), Minnetrista (6 mi), Mayer (6 mi), St. Bonifacius (6.2 mi), Montrose (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023