Watertown

Census-designated place in Columbia County, Florida

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Watertown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Columbia County, Florida, with 3,018 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 187 ft (57 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake City, 2.4 miles W.

About Watertown

Watertown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Columbia County, Florida, United States. It had a population of 3,018 at the 2020 census, up from 2,829 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Lake City, Florida Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Median household income
$41,466
Median home value
$114,100
Median rent
$851/mo
Median age
47.1
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Watertown, FL population

Watertown had 3,018 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,018
Density1,220 per sq mi (471 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Watertown at a glance

StateFlorida (FL)
CountyColumbia County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population3,018 (2020)
Land area2.47 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Water area0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²)
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Coordinates30.1859° N, 82.6024° W
ZIP code32055
Census code (GEOID)1275300

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Watertown

What county is Watertown in?

Watertown is in Columbia County, Florida.

What is the population of Watertown, FL?

3,018 people lived in Watertown at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Watertown, FL?

The ZIP code of Watertown is 32055.

What is the elevation of Watertown?

187 feet (57 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Watertown?

Lake City (2.4 mi), Five Points (3.5 mi), White Springs (13.6 mi), Lake Butler (19.4 mi), Fort White (19.4 mi).

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