City

Watson, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Atchison County  ·  Missouri

👥202Population
💰$47,750Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂53.8Median Age
🏠$104,500Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓15.7%College Grads▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.1% Female 58.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Other: 3.5%Race
White96.5%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
9%
18–24
7%
25–44
11%
45–64
40%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads15.7% ▼ 60% below avg
HS Graduate60 (39.2%)
Some College23 (15%)
Associates46 (30.1%)
Bachelors4 (2.6%)
Graduate Degree20 (13.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 15%Associates: 30.1%Bachelors: 2.6%Graduate: 13.1%Edu
HS Grad39.2%
Some College15.0%
Associates30.1%
Bachelors2.6%
Graduate13.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.2%Renter: 35.8%Tenure
Owner64.2%
Renter35.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
38%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
33%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,750 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$104,500 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units144
Vacant Units49

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
53%
About Watson, MO

Watson is a city in Missouri, located in Atchison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 202 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.8 years.

Economically, Watson is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,750 is below the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Watson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 64.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Watson is less-educated. 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.53%).

Watson, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Watson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64496 202 $47,750 $104,500 0.0% 15.7% 64.2%