Watson, Missouri
Watson: Human settlement in Atchison County, Missouri, United States of America
About
Watson is a city located in the county of Atchison in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 100 and a population density of 356 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 89 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Watson
| Population : | 89 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Atchison County |
| Postal code : | 64496 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 660 |
| Area : | 0.28 km2 |
| Altitude : | 899 feet / 274 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:05:40 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 317 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Watson is located at 40°28'37"N 95°37'14"W (40.4769500, -95.6205400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Watson decreased by 12.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 100 | - | census |
| 2011 | 98 | -2.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 97 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 95 | -2.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 92 | -3.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 94 | 2.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 91 | -3.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 91 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 90 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 90 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 89 | -1.12% | estimation process |
Watson zip code is 64496.
County name: Atchison, County
fips: 29005
Schools in Watson
College & universities near Watson, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181534 | Peru State College | Peru (NE) | 68421-0010 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Watson, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | 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 , Illinois village in Illinois, USA with a population of 732 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.
Other cities in Atchison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Atchison County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tarkio | 1,420 | City in Missouri |
| Rock Port | 1,183 | City in Atchison County, Missouri, United States |
| Fairfax | 568 | City in Missouri, United States |
| York | 204 | Unincorporated community in Atchison County, Missouri |
| Westboro | 126 | City in Atchison County, Missouri, United States |
