Watson, Illinois
Watson: Village in Illinois, USA
About
Watson is a village located in the county of Effingham in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 754 and a population density of 673 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 732 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Watson
| Population : | 732 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Effingham County |
| Area : | 1.12 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:05:38 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 62473 |
| Density : | 654 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Watson is located at 39°1'31"N 88°34'11"W (39.0253200, -88.5697700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Watson decreased by 3.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 754 | - | census |
| 2011 | 746 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 748 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 746 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 743 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 743 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 741 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 738 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 738 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 733 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 732 | -0.14% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,563 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,428 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 17.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,134 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,422 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 11.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.7% |
| White only, percent : | 77.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 12.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 2.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 38.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 42.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 316 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 26.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 39.4% |
Watson zip code is 62473.
County name: Effingham, County
fips: 17049
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 39.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $220,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,242 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $556 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $875 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,583 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.72 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 78.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 69.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 70.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 22.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,297 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 78,150 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 131,266 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,805 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,468 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,652 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 666 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 376 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 158 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 129 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 459 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 81 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 466 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,273.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.04 |
Schools in Watson
College & universities near Watson, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146506 | Lake Land College | Mattoon (IL) | 61938 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Watson, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (6)
- 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 , Minnesota human settlement in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 192 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 Effingham County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Effingham County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Effingham | 12,601 | City in Illinois |
| Altamont | 2,350 | City in Effingham County, Illinois, United States |
| Teutopolis | 1,677 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Dieterich | 593 | Village in the United States |
| Moccasin | 465 | Township in Effingham County, Illinois |
| Beecher City | 451 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Edgewood | 427 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Holland | 411 | Township in Shelby County, Illinois |
| Montrose | 195 | Town in Illinois, United States |
| Shumway | 192 | Village in Effingham County, Illinois |
