Watson, Minnesota

Watson: human settlement in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States of America

About

Watson is a city located in the county of Chippewa in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 205 and a population density of 466 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 192 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Watson

Population 192 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Minnesota (United States)
County Chippewa County
Postal code 56295
Area 0.44 km2
Latitude & Longitude 45.0097,-95.8014
Altitude 1,030 feet / 314 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 16:52:13 (22nd April 2026)
Density 437 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -6.77% (2010-2020)
Weather 87℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Watson is located at 45°0'35"N 95°48'5"W (45.0096800, -95.8014200).

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Weather

87°F
Sunny
10 to 20 mph SSE Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Watson decreased by 6.77% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 205 - census
2011 201 -1.99% estimation process
2012 198 -1.52% estimation process
2013 195 -1.54% estimation process
2014 195 0% estimation process
2015 195 0% estimation process
2016 192 -1.56% estimation process
2017 191 -0.52% estimation process
2018 190 -0.53% estimation process
2019 189 -0.53% estimation process
2020 192 1.56% estimation process
Watson zip code is 56295. County name: Chippewa, County fips: 27023
City of Watson

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Watson, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
173638 Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls (MN) 56241

Closest post offices linked to Watson.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Watson Post Office Watson (MN) 56295

Other places with the same name (5)

  • Watson, Michigan township in Allegan County, Michigan with a population of 2,203 people.
  • Watson, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 1,780 people.
  • Watson, Illinois village in Illinois, USA with a population of 732 people.
  • Watson, Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 176 people.
  • Watson, Missouri human settlement in Atchison County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 89 people.

Other cities in Chippewa County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chippewa County , MN.

City Name Population Title
Montevideo 5,027 City in Minnesota, United States
Clara City 1,276 City in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States
Milan 353 City in Minnesota, United States
Maynard 344 City in Minnesota
Louriston 158 Township in Chippewa County, Minnesota