Watson
City in Desha County, Arkansas

Watson is a city in Desha County, Arkansas, with 185 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 148 ft (45 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rosedale, 12.5 miles E.
- 185residents (2020 Census)
- 148 ftelevation · 45 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 927 / sq mipopulation density
- 71674ZIP code
About Watson
Watson is a city in Desha County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Watson had a population of 185.
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Living in Watson
- Median household income
- $30,139
- Median home value
- $48,600
- Median age
- 57.8
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Watson had 185 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 185 |
|---|---|
| Density | 927 per sq mi (358 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watson at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Desha County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 185 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.20 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8938° N, 91.2571° W |
| ZIP code | 71674 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0573550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watson
- Rosedale, MS12.5 mi E
- Dumas13.1 mi W
- Mitchellville13.9 mi W
- Winchester14.9 mi SW
- Tillar16.9 mi SW
- Gillett17.1 mi NW
- Reed17.1 mi SW
- Beulah, MS17.4 mi SE
- Gunnison, MS18.1 mi E
- Gould18.7 mi W
- Arkansas City19.9 mi S
- Bolivar, MS20.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Watson
What county is Watson in?
Watson is in Desha County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Watson, AR?
185 people lived in Watson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Watson, AR?
The ZIP code of Watson is 71674.
What is the elevation of Watson?
148 feet (45 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watson?
Rosedale (12.5 mi), Dumas (13.1 mi), Mitchellville (13.9 mi), Winchester (14.9 mi), Tillar (16.9 mi).
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