Watson, Michigan

Watson: township in Allegan County, Michigan.

About

Watson is a township located in the county of Allegan in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,063 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,203 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Watson

Population 2,203 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Michigan (United States)
County Allegan County
Area 93.5 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.5370,-85.7017
Altitude 758 feet / 231 meters
Time Zone America/Detroit
Local time 21:26:41 (6th November 2026)
Density 24 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 6.79% (2010-2020)
Weather 34℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather

Geography

Watson is located at 42°32'13"N 85°42'6"W (42.5369800, -85.7016900).

Watson map

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Weather

34°F
Mostly Cloudy
5 mph NNW Overnight

Mostly cloudy. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

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Demographics

The population of Watson increased by 6.79% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,063 - census
2011 2,061 -0.1% estimation process
2012 2,068 0.34% estimation process
2013 2,078 0.48% estimation process
2014 2,097 0.91% estimation process
2015 2,108 0.52% estimation process
2016 2,121 0.62% estimation process
2017 2,162 1.93% estimation process
2018 2,177 0.69% estimation process
2019 2,190 0.6% estimation process
2020 2,203 0.59% estimation process
Watson Corners

Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
172422 Michigan Career and Technical Institute Plainwell (MI) 49080-9254

Nearby Transit Stations (17)

Rail and bus stations connected to Watson, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
KAL Kalamazoo Transportation Center 459 North Burdick St. RAIL
BAM Bangor 541 Railroad St. RAIL
HOM Holland station 171 Lincoln Ave. RAIL
GRR Vernon J. Ehlers Station 431 Wealthy St. SW RAIL
BTL Battle Creek Transportation Center 104 Capital Ave. S.W. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Watson.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Martin Post Office Martin (MI) 49070

Other cities in Allegan County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allegan County , MI.

City Name Population Title
Holland 26,033 City in Michigan, United States
Mount Pleasant 24,274 City in Isabella County, Michigan, United States
Allegan 4,749 City in Michigan
Plainwell 3,774 City in Michigan, United States
Wayland 3,473 City in Michigan, United States
Saugatuck 3,408 City in Allegan County in the U.
Fennville 1,434 City in Allegan County, Michigan, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

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