Watertown-Fort Drum, NY

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

111,454

1.23% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2018 Median Age

32.4

1.57% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

14.4%

2.39% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$54,726

3.87% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$150,100

0.133% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

42,808

1% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Watertown-Fort Drum, NY had a population of 111k people with a median age of 32.4 and a median household income of $54,726. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Watertown-Fort Drum, NY declined from 112,842 to 111,454, a −1.23% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,685 to $54,726, a 3.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.64%), White (Hispanic) (4.31%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.93%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.58%).

None of the households in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY are Jefferson Community College (504 degrees awarded in 2020) and Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (27 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY was $150,100, and the homeownership rate was 55.7%.

Most people in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY was 2 cars per household.

Watertown-Fort Drum, NY borders Auburn, NY, Ogdensburg-Massena, NY, and Syracuse, NY.

Population & Diversity

Watertown-Fort Drum, NY is home to a population of 111k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.3% of Watertown-Fort Drum, NY residents were born outside of the country (4.79k people).

In 2018, there were 14.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.6k people) in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.45k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.93k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2020 Citizenship

98.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.2% of Watertown-Fort Drum, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
93.6k ± 64
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.45k ± 322
White (Hispanic)
4.93k ± 372

7.41%

Hispanic Population

8.49k people

7.41% of the people in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY are hispanic (8.49k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
495,720 ± 17,065 people
China
408,272 ± 15,522 people
Jamaica
227,326 ± 11,637 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 495,720 New York residents, followed by China with 408,272 and Jamaica with 227,326.

Foreign-Born Population

4.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.79k people

4.01%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.52k people

As of 2020, 4.3% of Watertown-Fort Drum, NY residents (4.79k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY was 4.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,387 ± 448
Vietnam
1,940 ± 198
Gulf War (1990s)
1,012 ± 179

Watertown-Fort Drum, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Watertown-Fort Drum, NY employs 42.8k people. The largest industries in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,784 people), Retail Trade (6,204 people), and Educational Services (4,815 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($66,073), Public Administration ($51,250), and Information ($47,321).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,479. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

42.8k

2020 Value

± 1,375

−1%

1 Year decline

± 4.5%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY declined at a rate of −1%, from 43.2k employees to 42.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,551 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,404 people), and Management Occupations (3,380 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Watertown-Fort Drum, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

42.8k

2020 Value

± 1,375

−1%

1 Year decline

± 4.5%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY declined at a rate of −1%, from 43.2k employees to 42.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,784 people), Retail Trade (6,204 people), and Educational Services (4,815 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Watertown-Fort Drum, NY, though some of these residents may live in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,600

Median earning men ± $1,651

$27,614

Median earning women ± $1,549

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($57,176), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,558), and Information ($50,761).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($44,559), Public Administration ($43,618), and Construction ($39,661).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New York. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

915
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
583
Retail Trade
529
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$629k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$346k
Manufacturing
$218k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $140B, followed by Electronics ($74.5B) and Mixed freight ($67.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$818B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

98% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $818B. This is expected to increase 98% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$67.2B
Pennsylvania
$49.9B
California
$31.3B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $67.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.9B and California and $31.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY awarded 531 degrees. The student population of Watertown-Fort Drum, NY in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 961 male students and 1,726 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY are White (420 and 79.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (43 and 8.13%), Black or African American (36 and 6.81%), and Two or More Races (13 and 2.46%).

The largest universities in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY by number of degrees awarded are Jefferson Community College (504 and 94.9%) and Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (27 and 5.08%).

The most popular majors in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY are Humanistic Studies (91 and 17.1%), General Studies (72 and 13.6%), and General Business Administration & Management (58 and 10.9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2017 in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 63.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 2,687 (35.8% men and 64.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 2,687 students enrolled in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY, 35.8% men and 64.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,877 records, of which 67% were women and 33% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Humanistic Studies
91 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
72 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
58 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY was Humanistic Studies with 91 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Jefferson Community College
504 degrees awarded
Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
27 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Jefferson Community College with 504 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 185 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY, which is 0.535 times less than the 346 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 420 degrees mean that there were 9.77 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 43 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, less-than 2-year ($18,481) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($672) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 1.36% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.5% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (4.01M), Bachelors Degree (3.13M), and Some college (2.8M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY was $150,100 in 2020, which is 0.653 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $149,900 to $150,100, a 0.133% increase. The homeownership rate in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY is 55.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY have an average commute time of 18.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY is $54,726. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY was Nassau County, NY with a value of $120,036, followed by Putnam County, NY and Suffolk County, NY, with respective values of $107,246 and $105,362.

Housing

Property

$150,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,326

$23,980

Median Property Taxes

±$914

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Watertown-Fort Drum, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55.7%

Homeownership

2020

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 55.7% of the housing units in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY was Nassau County, NY with a value of $120,036, followed by Putnam County, NY and Suffolk County, NY, with respective values of $107,246 and $105,362.

The following map shows all of the counties in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,726

Median Household Income

± $1,793

43k

Number of Households

± 1,319

In 2020, the median household income of the 43k households in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY grew to $54,726 from the previous year's value of $52,685.

The following chart displays the households in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Watertown-Fort Drum, NY is from New York.

0.494

2020 Wage GINI in New York

0.497

2019 Wage GINI in New York

In 2020, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.645% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (77.7%)
Carpooled (8.31%)
Worked At Home (6.31%)

In 2020, 77.7% of workers in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.31%) and those who worked at home (6.31%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY have a shorter commute time (18.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.43% of the workforce in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY (15k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.2% of the population of Watertown-Fort Drum, NY has health coverage, with 33.9% on employee plans, 22.7% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 12.6% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New York was $9,778 in 2014. This is a 4.57% increase from the previous year ($9,351).

Primary care physicians in New York see 1194 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1219 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1174 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 329 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New York. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New York, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

1,194 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,194 patients per year. This represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1,219 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New York across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.8% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.79%

Uninsured

33.9%

Employer Coverage

22.7%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

15.7%

Non-Group

12.6%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY declined by 9.34% from 5.28% to 4.79%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.