Watson, New York population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Watson town decreased by 205. In this period, the peak population was 2,025 in the year 2007. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,991 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,992 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2002 | 1,982 | -10 | -0.50% |
| 2003 | 2,002 | 20 | 1.01% |
| 2004 | 1,997 | -5 | -0.25% |
| 2005 | 2,004 | 7 | 0.35% |
| 2006 | 2,021 | 17 | 0.85% |
| 2007 | 2,025 | 4 | 0.20% |
| 2008 | 2,003 | -22 | -1.09% |
| 2009 | 2,019 | 16 | 0.80% |
| 2010 | 1,878 | -141 | -6.98% |
| 2011 | 1,878 | - | - |
| 2012 | 1,887 | 9 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 1,876 | -11 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 1,872 | -4 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 1,848 | -24 | -1.28% |
| 2016 | 1,827 | -21 | -1.14% |
| 2017 | 1,819 | -8 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 1,809 | -10 | -0.55% |
| 2019 | 1,794 | -15 | -0.83% |
| 2020 | 1,793 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 1,797 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 1,788 | -9 | -0.50% |
| 2023 | 1,786 | -2 | -0.11% |
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Watson, New York population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Watson town's population decreased by 113 (5.68%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Watson town's population decreased by 85 (4.53%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Watson town's population decreased by 7 (0.39%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Watson town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,786.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Watson town's population peaked in year 2007 at 2,025.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Watson town's population was lowest in year 2023 at 1,786.
Watson, New York annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Watson town grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 14 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Watson town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.45% per year. Overall the population shrank 10.30% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Watson town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.45% per year.
From 2002 to 2003 Watson town population grew the most, with an increase of 20 people (a 1.01% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Watson town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 141 people (a 6.98% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Watson, New York population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Watson town's population decreased by 11 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 9 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 2 (0.11%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Watson, New York changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Watson town decreased by 90 (4.80%). The population was highest at 1,872 in the year 2014 and lowest at 1,786 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.49%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)