City

Watson, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  McCurtain County  ·  Oklahoma

👥632Population
💰$54,205Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$91,700Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓21.5%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.8%Hispanic: 1.3%Asian: 1.4%Other: 16.1%Race
White60.8%
Hispanic1.3%
Asian1.4%
Other16.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
22%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads21.5% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma10 (2.7%)
HS Graduate133 (35.7%)
Some College107 (28.7%)
Associates43 (11.5%)
Bachelors39 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree41 (11%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 28.7%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 11%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College28.7%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate11.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.4%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,205 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$91,700 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units254
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
39%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Watson, OK

Watson is a city in Oklahoma, located in McCurtain County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 632 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Watson is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,205 is below the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Watson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Watson is less-educated. 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (60.76%).

Watson, OK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oklahoma.

ZIP Codes in Watson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74963 632 $54,205 $91,700 5.0% 21.5% 86.6%