Watertown, Wisconsin
Watertown: city in Jefferson County, New York
About
Watertown is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,975 and a population density of 81 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,039 inhabitants.
The city was created 226 years ago in 1799.
Quick Facts about Watertown
| Population | 2,039 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Postal code | 13601 |
| Phone Area Codes | 315 |
| Area | 24.31 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.1947,-88.7290 |
| Altitude | 466 feet / 142 meters |
| Capital city | Watertown is capital of Jefferson County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1800 (226 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 02:04:08 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 84 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.14% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Watertown is located at 43°11'41"N 88°43'44"W (43.1947200, -88.7289900).
Watertown map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Watertown increased by 3.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,975 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,990 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,004 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,012 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,015 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,019 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,022 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,033 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,051 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,048 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,039 | -0.44% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Watertown
1Octagon House Museum / check website for seasonal hours
919 Charles St, Watertown, WI 53094, United States View details
Phone: +19202612796 | Website available
2Tivoli Island Natural Park
101 Tivoli Dr, Watertown, WI 53094, United States View details
3Bike Trail Apple Tree and Bench
8069-7979 High Rd, Watertown, WI 53094, United States View details
Services and Civic Places in Watertown
1Watertown City Hall
106 Jones St, Watertown, WI 53094 View details
Phone: +19202624000 | Website available
2Town Shop
S Farmington Rd, Watertown, WI 53094 View details
Phone: +19206992348
People born in Watertown (76)
People born in Watertown, including novelist Frederick Exley, actor Viggo Mortensen, actress Mary-Margaret Humes, .
More notable people
- Allen Welsh Dulles (first civilian and longest-serving Director of Central Intelligence (DCI)) he was born in 07/04/1893
- Robert Lansing (American politician (1864-1928)) he was born in 17/10/1864
- John M. McHugh (United States Secretary of the Army and a former Republican politician) he was born in 29/09/1948
- Eleanor Lansing Dulles (American government official) she was born in 01/06/1895
- Joel Aldrich Matteson (American politician (1808-1873)) he was born in 08/08/1808
- Leonard J. Farwell (American politician (1819-1889)) he was born in 05/01/1819
- Charles H. Sawyer (American politician (1840-1908)) he was born in 30/03/1840
- Charles Woodruff Yost (American diplomat) he was born in 06/11/1907
- George Taylor (decorated Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War) he was born in 15/11/1830
- Albert Bouchard (American musician) he was born in 24/05/1947
- John Avery (American politician (1824-1914)) he was born in 29/02/1824
- Serranus Clinton Hastings (19th century politician (1814-1893)) he was born in 22/11/1814
- Oscar S. Gifford (American politician) he was born in 20/10/1842
- Joe Bouchard (American musician) he was born in 09/11/1948
- Charles Giblyn (Film director, Actor (1871-1934)) he was born in 06/09/1871
- Trina Hosmer (American skier) she was born in 28/03/1948
- Eugenie Besserer (actress (1868-1934)) she was born in 25/12/1868
- Robert Guinan (American artist (1934-2016)) he was born in 14/03/1934
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Watertown, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239071 | Maranatha Baptist University | Watertown (WI) | 53094 |
Nearby Transit Stations (18)
Rail and bus stations connected to Watertown, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBS | Columbus | 359 North Ludington Street | RAIL |
| BVD | Beaver Dam, WI | 817 Park Avenue | BUS |
| WPN | Waupun, WI | 928 East Main Street | BUS |
| SMD | Madison (South), Wisconsin | Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. | BUS |
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Watertown.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Watertown Post Office | Watertown (WI) | 53094 |
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Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , WI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Atkinson | 12,372 | City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Ixonia | 4,562 | Town of Wisconsin |
| Farmington | 3,848 | Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Johnson Creek | 3,065 | City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Rome | 2,784 | Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Sullivan | 2,299 | Village in Jefferson County, Wisconsin |
| Lake Mills | 2,135 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Concord | 2,130 | Town in Wisconsin, United States |
| Lake Ripley | 1,779 | Census designated place |
| Aztalan | 1,493 | Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin |
| Jefferson | 1,225 | City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Wisconsin |
| Palmyra | 1,219 | Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin |
| Lake Koshkonong | 1,204 | Census designated place |
| Milford | 1,135 | City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Hebron | 1,132 | Town of Wisconsin |
| Waterloo | 940 | Fourth-class city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin |
Distance to Other Cities
Watertown distances to largest Wisconsin cities