Watertown, Florida facts for kids
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Watertown, Florida
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Intersection of U.S. Route 90 and HWY 100 in Watertown.
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Location in Columbia County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Columbia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.53 sq mi (6.55 km2) |
| • Land | 2.48 sq mi (6.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,018 |
| • Density | 1,216.94/sq mi (469.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-75300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0306564 |
Watertown is a community in Columbia County, Florida, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering statistics. It is not an officially incorporated city or town.
In 2020, about 3,018 people lived in Watertown. This was a bit more than the 2,829 people who lived there in 2010. Watertown is part of the larger Lake City, Florida area.
Where is Watertown Located?
Watertown is in northern Florida. It covers a total area of about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Watertown?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 3,340 | — | |
| 2000 | 2,837 | −15.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,829 | −0.3% | |
| 2020 | 3,018 | 6.7% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 2,837 people living in Watertown. These people lived in 1,164 homes. About 744 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Watertown were White (about 67%). About 30% were African American. A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some people were from other races, or from two or more races. About 1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 25% of the homes had children under 18 living there. About 42% of homes had married couples. About 15% of homes had a female head of household with no husband. About 36% of homes were not families.
The average home in Watertown had about 2.4 people. The average family had about 3 people.
Age Groups in Watertown
In 2000, the population of Watertown was spread out by age:
- About 25% of people were under 18 years old.
- About 7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Watertown was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 93 males.
