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Watertown, New York
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The city of Watertown, New York was settled in 1800 and became the county seat of Jefferson County, New York in 1805. The area was chosen for its proximity to the Black River, an ideal source of water power that would be invaluable for early industry. Located in the center of Jefferson County, Watertown is 31 miles from the Canadian border and the Thousand Islands, and is convenient to Fort Drum military base.
- The Black River in Watertown is a world-renowned kayaking destination.
- Watertown is the smallest city to have a park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the same landscape architect who designed Central Park in New York City.
- Watertown's downtown public square is filled with 19th century architecture and is an historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Watertown is a short drive from Historic Sackets Harbor.
- Watertown is conveniently located near the Adirondack Mountains and Tug Hill Plateau--a great place to visit if you are interested in hiking, camping or winter sports!
Watertown offers many amenities and advantages to families while retaining a quaint, small-town atmosphere.
Watertown, NY Population
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Population
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26,705
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Households
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11,036
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Families
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6,500
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Population Density (per sq. mi)
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2,981
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Watertown, NY Races
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White
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89.13%
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African American
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4.95%
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Native American
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0.54%
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Asian
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1.16%
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Pacific Islander
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0.11%
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Other Races
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1.67%
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Two or More Races
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2.45%
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Hispanic or Latino (any race)
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3.59%
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Watertown, NY Ages
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Under 18
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25.9%
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18 to 24
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10.4%
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25 to 44
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29.6%
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45 to 64
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18.5%
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65 or Older
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15.5%
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Median Age
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34 yrs
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Watertown, NY Median Income
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Per Family
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$36,115
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Per Household
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$28,429
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Watertown, NY Hospitals
- Samaritan Medical Center: 830 Washington Street Watertown, NY
- Carthage Area Hospital: Carthage, NY -- 21 miles
- E J Noble-Alexandria Bay: Alexandria Bay, NY -- 25 miles
- Lewis County General Hospital: Lowville, NY -- 33 miles
Watertown, NY Airports
- Watertown International: Watertown, NY -- 8 miles (ART)
- Wheeler-Sack AAF: Fort Drum, NY -- 15 miles (GTB)
- Ogdensburg International: Ogdensburg, NY -- 58 miles (OGS)
Watertown, NY Colleges & Universities
- Jefferson Community College (site)
- Suny College at Oswego: Oswego, NY -- 54 miles
- Le Moyne College: Syracuse, NY -- 66 miles
- Syracuse University: Syracuse, NY -- 67 miles
- St. Lawrence University: Canton, NY -- 68 miles
- Clarkson University: Potsdam, NY -- 68 miles
- Onondaga Community College: Syracuse, NY -- 71 miles
Watertown, NY Public Schools
- Watertown Senior High School: Grades 9-12
- Case Middle School: Grades 7-8
- Harold T. Wiley School: Grades 4-6
- Sherman School: Grades K-3
- North Elementary School: Grades PK-3
- Knickerbocker School: Grades PK-3
- Ohio Street School: Grades PK-3
Watertown, NY Private Schools
- Faith Fellowship Christian School: Grades PK-12
- Holy Family School: Grades PK-8
- Sacred Heart School: Grades PK-8
- St. Anthonys School: Grades PK-8
- St. Patrick's School: Grades PK-8
Watertown, NY Libraries
- Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library
- East Hounsfield Free Library
Watertown, NY Hotels & Motels
- Best Western Carriage House Inn
300 Washington Street
Watertown, NY 13601
- Econo Lodge Watertown
1030 Arsenal St
Watertown, NY 13601
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
1290 Arsenal Street
Watertown, NY 13601
- Watertown-Days Inn 1000 Islands
110 Commerce Park Drive
Watertown, NY 13601
- Ramada Inn
6300 Arsenal Road
Watertown, NY 13601
- Watertown Travelodge
652 Arsenal Street
Watertown, NY 13601
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