Watson, Missouri facts for kids
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Watson, Missouri
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Flooding at the confluence of the Nishnabotna and Missouri Rivers on June 16, 2011, during the 2011 Missouri River floods
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Location of Watson, Missouri
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| County | Atchison |
| Township | Nishnabotna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 61 |
| • Density | 559.63/sq mi (216.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64496
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-77848 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400107 |
Watson is a small village located in Atchison County, Missouri, in the United States. It is part of Nishnabotna Township. In 2020, the village had a population of 61 people. Watson is special because it is the westernmost town in the state of Missouri. It is about 120 miles northwest of Kansas City.
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A Look Back: Watson's History
Watson was officially planned and marked out on a map in 1869. The village was named after an important person who worked for the railroad. A post office, where people could send and receive mail, was opened in Watson in 1869. It stayed open for many years until 1965.
Where is Watson? (Geography)
The United States Census Bureau is an agency that collects information about people and places in the U.S. According to their records, the village of Watson covers a total area of about 0.11 square miles (0.28 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Watson? (Population)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 75 | — | |
| 1880 | 213 | 184.0% | |
| 1890 | 238 | 11.7% | |
| 1900 | 233 | −2.1% | |
| 1910 | 245 | 5.2% | |
| 1920 | 227 | −7.3% | |
| 1930 | 223 | −1.8% | |
| 1940 | 269 | 20.6% | |
| 1950 | 199 | −26.0% | |
| 1960 | 181 | −9.0% | |
| 1970 | 164 | −9.4% | |
| 1980 | 171 | 4.3% | |
| 1990 | 137 | −19.9% | |
| 2000 | 121 | −11.7% | |
| 2010 | 100 | −17.4% | |
| 2020 | 61 | −39.0% | |
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Watson's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census (a count of the population) showed that 100 people lived in Watson. These people lived in 40 different homes, and 28 of these were families. The village had about 909 people per square mile.
Out of the 40 homes, 30% had children under 18 living there. Half of the homes (50%) were married couples living together. About 12.5% of homes had a female head of the household with no husband present. About 7.5% had a male head of the household with no wife present. The remaining 30% were not families.
The average age of people in Watson in 2010 was 38.7 years. About 21% of the residents were under 18 years old. 10% were between 18 and 24 years old. 25% were between 25 and 44 years old. 29% were between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 15% of the residents were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males (54%) than females (46%) living in the village.
Learning in Watson (Education)
Students in Watson attend schools within the Rock Port R-II School District. The main high school for students in this area is Rock Port High School.
Famous Faces from Watson
A notable person who grew up in Watson is Zel Fischer. He is currently a judge on the Missouri Supreme Court, which is the highest court in the state of Missouri.
