Census-designated place · Connecticut
Watertown CDP, Connecticut
Watertown CDP, census-designated place, in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Watertown CDP had 3,938 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,897 (±897). GEOID 0980420.
Residents, 2020 Census
3,938
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 3,897 ±897
Median household income
$103,200
±$12,793 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$293,300
±$26,237 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,078
±$338 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Watertown CDP and what county is it in?
Watertown CDP is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 2.4 square miles of land, 1,667 residents per square mile in 2020.
Watertown CDP is in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Watertown CDP lies entirely within Watertown, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Watertown CDP, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 3,938 residents in Watertown CDP, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 3,897 (±897).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Watertown CDP is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Watertown CDP | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,897 ±897 | 454,969 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,500 ±338 | 180,116 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.52 ±0.33 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,539 ±342 | 192,551 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Watertown CDP?
The median resident of Watertown CDP is 43.9 years old; 23.5% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.0%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 6.9%. 10.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Watertown CDP | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 ±6.5 | 41.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.5% ±5.3 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2% ±5.7 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Male | 53.6% ±4.1 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.8% ±6.5 pts | 19.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.0% ±8.9 pts | 59.8% | −11.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.7 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.9% ±7.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±3.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±2.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.4% ±6.8 pts | 14.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.7% ±8.1 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0% ±3.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| With a disability | 12.5% ±7.8 pts | 13.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3% ±3.4 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.4% ±4.1 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.3% ±9.4 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.4% ±6.2 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.0% ±2.8 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Watertown CDP earn?
Half of Watertown CDP's 1,500 households earn less than $103,200 a year (±$12,793), against $86,191 in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. In 2015-2019 the median was $79,855 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $23,345 after inflation. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Watertown CDP | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,200 ±$12,793 | $86,191 | +$23,345 |
| Mean household income | $124,790 ±$20,831 | $114,324 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,132 ±$8,386 | $46,363 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.2% ±8.6 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.7% ±20.1 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.3% ±9.1 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% ±2.7 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.1% ±2.2 pts | 90.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Watertown CDP?
Owners occupy 80.1% of Watertown CDP's occupied homes and renters 19.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $293,300 by its owner (±$26,237). The median renter pays $1,078 a month including utilities, and 61.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Watertown CDP | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $293,300 ±$26,237 | $317,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,078 ±$338 | $1,330 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 61.4% ±31.4 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,402 ±$382 | $2,229 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.1% ±10.6 pts | 68.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.9% ±10.6 pts | 31.4% | – |
| Housing units | 1,539 ±342 | 192,551 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±13.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.9% ±11.3 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.4% ±3.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.2% ±9.9 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.1% ±1.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Watertown CDP work and get to work?
73.9% of Watertown CDP's workers drive alone and 11.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.2 minutes.
| Measure | Watertown CDP | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.5% ±8.5 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% ±2.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 73.9% ±10.0 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7% ±4.7 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.6% ±2.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.0% ±5.4 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.2 min ±3.0 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Watertown CDP?
1 census tract lies mostly in Watertown CDP, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3601Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 5,090 | $99,583 |
| Tract 3602Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 7,790 | $122,566 |
| Tract 3604Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 5,816 | $103,394 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Watertown CDP) · Census block assignment files
How does Watertown CDP compare with other places in Connecticut?
Watertown CDP ranks 174th of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 191st | 303 |
| Residents per square mile | 77th | 303 |
| Median household income | 174th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 213th | 303 |
| Median home value | 227th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 248th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 30th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 153rd | 297 |
| Median age | 169th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 150th | 300 |
| Work from home | 226th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 272nd | 302 |
Watertown CDP's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Watertown CDP with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Watertown CDP?
18 of the 57 figures for Watertown CDP on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Watertown CDP are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.