What is the population of Watertown, Tennessee?

Watertown has a population of approximately 1,463 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Watertown, Tennessee located?

Watertown is located in Tennessee, United States, at approximate coordinates 36.1007°, -86.1394°.

What is the median household income in Watertown?

The median household income in Watertown is approximately $68,148 based on the most recent open data.

Terralocate

Browse / United States / Tennessee / Watertown

Watertown

Tennesseecity

Featured view

Watertown

Total population

1,463

Median home value

$250,000

16%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$68,148

Watertown$68k

National$74k

Founded

1845

Elevation199 m

Land area3.39 km²

Coordinates36.10°, -86.14°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Loading additional data from public sources…0 / 11

CensusWikipediaWeatherPlacesPeopleEnvironmentHealth & SchoolsRelatedGeography & CultureLive MonitoringEvents & Gallery

City facts

Founded

1845

Elevation

199 m

Area

3.39 km²

Official website

www.watertowntn.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Watertown is a city located in Wilson County, Tennessee. The population was 1,477 at the 2010 census. The population then raised to 1,553 after the 2020 census. It is located southeast of Lebanon, and northwest of Smithville.

History & geography

History

Prior to the city's establishment, the land was a Revolutionary War grant to Colonel Archibald Lytle and his brother William. Circa 1790, the grandparents of Watertown's founder, Wilson L. Waters, moved into the area. In 1845, the post office moved from nearby Three Forks to Wilson's store. Waters expanded his operations with a sawmill, gristmill and blacksmith shop. Waters' farm eventually became Watertown. The Nashville and Knoxville Railroad built a depot in Watertown in 1885, making it the hub of business in the area. The increased business led to a doubling of the village's size. In 1903, a fire swept through the wood structures of the village, destroying many businesses. During the recovery period following the fire, a town square surrounded by brick building was laid out, creating the core of the current city of Watertown.