Watertown, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Watertown
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Downtown Watertown
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| Motto(s):
"Heart of the Luce Line Trail."
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Location of the city of Watertown
within Carver County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carver |
| Founded | 1858 |
| Incorporated | 1877 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.67 sq mi (6.92 km2) |
| • Land | 2.63 sq mi (6.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,659 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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4,842 |
| • Density | 1,774.18/sq mi (685.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55388
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| Area code(s) | 952 |
| FIPS code | 27-68548 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397211 |
Watertown is a small city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. It is located along the South Fork of the Crow River. Watertown is on the edge of the Twin Cities metro area, which includes Minneapolis and Saint Paul. In 2020, the city had a population of 4,659 people.
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History of Watertown
Watertown was first planned out in 1858. It officially became a city in 1877. The city got its name from the nearby Watertown Township.
Geography and Location
Watertown covers an area of about 2.64 square miles (6.84 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Minnesota State Highway 25 is a main road that goes through Watertown. This highway helps connect the city to other places.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 316 | — | |
| 1890 | 362 | 14.6% | |
| 1900 | 490 | 35.4% | |
| 1910 | 465 | −5.1% | |
| 1920 | 534 | 14.8% | |
| 1930 | 594 | 11.2% | |
| 1940 | 737 | 24.1% | |
| 1950 | 837 | 13.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,046 | 25.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,390 | 32.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,818 | 30.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,408 | 32.5% | |
| 2000 | 3,029 | 25.8% | |
| 2010 | 4,205 | 38.8% | |
| 2020 | 4,659 | 10.8% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 4,842 | 15.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 4,205 people living in Watertown. These people made up 1,564 households. About 1,075 of these households were families.
The city's population density was about 1,623 people per square mile (626 people per square kilometer). There were also 1,697 housing units, which are places where people live.
Who Lives in Watertown?
Most people in Watertown are White, making up about 95.8% of the population in 2010. Other groups include African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (40%) had children under 18 living with them. More than half of the households (56.1%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Watertown was 34.3 years old. About 29.5% of residents were under 18. Also, 9.7% of the population was 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (50.8%) than males (49.2%).
Famous People from Watertown
Watertown has been home to several notable people:
- Monika Czinano – She is a professional basketball player. Monika plays for MTK, a team in Hungary's top league. She used to play college basketball at the University of Iowa and graduated from Watertown–Mayer High School in 2018.
- Harry Elliott – He was a professional baseball player. Harry graduated from Watertown High School in 1942.
- Matt Janning – He is a professional basketball player. Matt was born in Watertown in 1988.
- Gordon Paschka (1920–1964) – He was a professional football player. Gordon went to high school in Watertown.
- Marion Ross – She is a famous film and television actress. Marion was born in Watertown in 1928.
See also
In Spanish: Watertown (Minnesota) para niños
