Watertown City, Massachusetts
As of the census of 2000, there were 32986 people in the city, organized into 14629 households, and 7325 families living in the city. The population density was 8025.7 people per square mile (3098.74/kmē), it is the 12th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 15008 housing units at an average density of 3651.6 per square mile (1409.89/kmē). The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.86. In the city the population was spread out, with 14.1% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 39.8% from 25 to 44, 20% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 116.1 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 119.3 females. The median age is 36.7 years, The median age of males was 35.2 years, for females the median age was 38.5 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 91.42% White, 1.73% Black or African American, 0.16% American Indian, 3.87% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, 1.95% from two or more races and 0.85% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $59764, making it the 59th highest city by median household income in Massachusetts. The median income for a family in the city was $67441, it is 69th wealthiest city by median family income in Massachusetts. The per capita income for the city was $33262, it is Massachusetts's 32nd wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income is $35212, Males had a median income of $40062 versus $31130 for females.
In 2000, 6949 pupils and students, of which 50.4% are male and 49.6% are female, 21.07% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.23% nursery or pri school, 2.03% kindergarten, 29.62% elementary school, 15.57% high school and 44.55% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 32986 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 32986 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 32999 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 32973 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 32745 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 32773 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 32509 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 32208 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 31980 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 32297 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 32365 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 330 | 242 | 572 |
| Kindergarten | 49 | 92 | 141 |
| Elementary school | 1056 | 1002 | 2058 |
| High school | 556 | 526 | 1082 |
| College or graduate school | 1511 | 1585 | 3096 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown city, Massachusetts | $59764 | $67441 | $33262 |
| Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $60821 | $74194 | $31199 |
| Massachusetts, United States | $50502 | $61664 | $25952 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |