Watertown, MN population by race
The table below shows Watertown's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,574 | 97.07% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 11 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 124 | 2.63% |
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Watertown population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Watertown has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Watertown's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Watertown population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 97.07% are white, 0.06% are Black or African American, 0.23% are Asian and 2.63% are multiracial.
Watertown 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Watertown is White with a population of 4,574 (97.07% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 124 (2.63% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Watertown, MN
By ethnicity, 77 (1.63% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4,635 (98.37% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Watertown, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 4,574 (98.68% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Watertown, MN Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Watertown's Non-Hispanic population.
Watertown Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 4,574 | 98.68% |
| Black or African American alone | 3 | 0.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 11 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 47 | 1.01% |
Among the Hispanic population in Watertown, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 39 (50.65% of the total Hispanic population).
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Watertown, MN Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Watertown's Hispanic population.
Watertown Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 39 | 50.65% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 49.35% |
Things to know
What percentage of Watertown, MN is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.63% of Watertown population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Watertown, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 39 (50.65% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Watertown, MN have?
Watertown, MN has 3 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.06% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Watertown is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Watertown, MN?
With 98.37% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Watertown.
That being said, with a 0.23% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Watertown.
What is the majority race in Watertown, MN?
With a population of 4,574 (97.07% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Watertown.
Asians are second largest race in Watertown, with 0.23% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
