Watertown, Connecticut
Watertown: town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
About
Watertown is a town located in the county of Litchfield in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 22,514 and a population density of 761 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,517 inhabitants.
The town was created 246 years ago in 1779.
Quick Facts about Watertown
| Population | 21,517 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | Litchfield County |
| Phone Area Codes | 860 |
| Area | 29.6 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6062,-73.1182 |
| Altitude | 620 feet / 189, 178 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1780 (246 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 10:16:16 (15th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 06795 |
| Density | 727 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.63% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Watertown is located at 41°36'22"N 73°7'5"W (41.6062100, -73.1181700).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Watertown decreased by 4.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,514 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,448 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,300 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,233 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 22,086 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,984 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,826 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,712 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,649 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,578 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,517 | -0.28% | estimation process |
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People born in Watertown (19)
People born in Watertown, including publisher Richard Seaver, poet John Trumbull, mayor Edward Fitzsimmons Dunne, .
More notable people
- Benjamin B. Hotchkiss (American engineer) he was born in 01/10/1826
- Ernest Pintoff (American film and television director, screenwriter and film producer (1931-2002)) he was born in 15/12/1931
- George M. Hendee (American businessman) he was born in 22/10/1866
- Stephen Southmyd Fenn (American politician) he was born in 28/03/1820
- George Wildman (American cartoonist) he was born in 31/07/1927
- Meredith Mallory (American politician) he was born in 31/01/1781
- Nathaniel Wheeler (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1820
- Asa Woodward (Connecticut politician) he was born in 31/03/1830
- Justin Waldron (American internet entrepreneur) he was born in 18/06/1988
- Alice Kent Stoddard (American painter) she was born in 01/01/1883
- Donald E. Walsh (American military personnel) he was born in 08/04/1917
- William Fowler Hopson (American painter) he was born in 30/08/1849
- Erastus L. De Forest (American mathematician who studied at Yale University) he was born in 27/06/1834
- Rufus Matthews (American politician) he was born in 10/10/1791
- Amanda Boulier (American ice hockey defender) she was born in 30/03/1993
- Samuel Alfred Foot (US judge) he was born in 17/12/1790
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Watertown, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481571 | Belle Academy of Cosmetology LLC | Waterbury (CT) | 06704-1035 |
| 129729 | Naugatuck Valley Community College | Waterbury (CT) | 06708-3089 |
| 130183 | Post University | Waterbury (CT) | 06723 |
| 415057 | Industrial Management Training Institute | Waterbury (CT) | 06706 |
| 436818 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | Waterbury (CT) | 06702 |
Nearby Transit Stations (25)
Rail and bus stations connected to Watertown, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| HFD | Hartford Union Station | One Union Place | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Watertown.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Oakvill Post Office | Oakville (CT) | 06779 |
| Middlebury Post Office | Middlebury (CT) | 06762 |
| Bethlehem Post Office | Bethlehem (CT) | 06751 |
| Plymouth Post Office | Plymouth (CT) | 06782 |
| Morr Post Office | Morris (CT) | 06763 |
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- Watertown, Massachusetts city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 36,125 people.
- Watertown, South Dakota city in and county seat of Codington County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 22,303 people.
- Watertown, New York town in Jefferson County, New York with a population of 4,426 people.
- Watertown, Michigan township in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States with a population of 2,060 people.
- Watertown, Wisconsin city in Jefferson County, New York with a population of 2,039 people.
- Watertown, Tennessee city in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States with a population of 1,536 people.
- Watertown, Ohio township in Washington County, Ohio with a population of 1,521 people.
- Watertown, Tennessee city in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States with a population of 1,517 people.
- Watertown, Minnesota township in Carver County, Minnesota with a population of 1,189 people.
Other cities in Litchfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Litchfield County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Torrington | 36,000 | Human settlement in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Torrington | 33,870 | City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA |
| New Milford | 26,683 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Plymouth | 11,552 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Winchester Center | 10,830 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Woodbury | 9,453 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Winsted | 7,712 | City in Connecticut, United States |
| Thomaston | 7,505 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| New Hartford | 6,639 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Harwinton | 5,400 | Town in Connecticut |
| Barkhamsted | 3,587 | Town in Connecticut |
| Salisbury | 3,584 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Washington | 3,419 | Town in Connecticut |
| Bethlehem | 3,385 | Town |
| Goshen | 2,856 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Kent | 2,766 | Town in Connecticut |
Distance to Other Cities
Watertown distances to largest Connecticut cities