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Watertown, WI


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Watertown, Wisconsin

Watertown, Wisconsin, in Jefferson county, is 28 miles NW of Waukesha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 42 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As of the year 2000 census, 21,598 people lived in Watertown.

The People and Families of Watertown

In Watertown, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Watertown had a median family income of $50,686.

Political Inclinations

Watertown residents donated more money ($700) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Watertown Housing

An estimated 64% of living spaces in Watertown are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Watertown, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Watertown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Watertown Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Watertown Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Watertown, WI

Comparing Watertown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population65
Senior Citizens65
Well-Paid Single Men65
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Women66
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity49

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income66
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times87
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone54
Housing Recently Built45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes44

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