Watson, Illinois facts for kids
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Watson, Illinois
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Location of Watson in Effingham County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.09 sq mi (2.83 km2) |
| • Land | 1.09 sq mi (2.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 668 |
| • Density | 611.72/sq mi (236.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62473
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-79241 |
| GNIS ID | 2400106 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Watson, Illinois |
Watson is a small village located in Effingham County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 668 people lived there. Watson is part of the larger Effingham, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area. The village got its name from George Watson, who was an important person in the railroad business.
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Exploring Watson's Location
Watson is found in the southern-central part of Effingham County. A road called Illinois Route 37 goes right through the village. If you travel east on Route 37 for about 1.5 miles, you'll reach U.S. Route 45. Going south for 3 miles on Route 37 will take you to Interstate 57 at Exit 151.
How Big is Watson?
The village of Watson covers an area of about 1.09 square miles (2.83 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the village limits. The nearby city of Effingham, which is the main city of the county, is about 8 miles north of Watson if you take US 45.
Watson's Population Story
The number of people living in Watson has changed over many years. The U.S. Census counts everyone every ten years. Here's how Watson's population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 190 | — | |
| 1890 | 326 | 71.6% | |
| 1900 | 341 | 4.6% | |
| 1910 | 330 | −3.2% | |
| 1920 | 316 | −4.2% | |
| 1930 | 286 | −9.5% | |
| 1940 | 282 | −1.4% | |
| 1950 | 288 | 2.1% | |
| 1960 | 247 | −14.2% | |
| 1970 | 276 | 11.7% | |
| 1980 | 551 | 99.6% | |
| 1990 | 646 | 17.2% | |
| 2000 | 729 | 12.8% | |
| 2010 | 754 | 3.4% | |
| 2020 | 668 | −11.4% | |
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Who Lives in Watson?
According to the 2020 census, there were 668 people living in Watson. Most people in the village are White. About 25.7% of the people living in Watson are under 18 years old, which means there are many kids and teenagers in the village! The average age of people in Watson is about 36.3 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: Watson (Illinois) para niños
