Watertown
Census-designated place in Columbia County, Florida

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.
- 3,018residents (2020 Census)
- 187 ftelevation · 57 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.4 km²
- 1,220 / sq mipopulation density
- 32055ZIP code
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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Living in Watertown
- Median household income
- $41,466
- Median home value
- $114,100
- Median rent
- $851/mo
- Median age
- 47.1
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Watertown had 3,018 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,018 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,220 per sq mi (471 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watertown at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Columbia County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,018 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.47 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.1859° N, 82.6024° W |
| ZIP code | 32055 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1275300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watertown
- Lake City2.4 mi W
- Five Points3.5 mi NW
- White Springs13.6 mi NW
- Lake Butler19.4 mi SE
- Fort White19.4 mi S
- Worthington Springs20.9 mi SE
- Raiford23.2 mi E
- Live Oak24.1 mi W
- Branford24.7 mi SW
- La Crosse26.1 mi SE
- Brooker26.2 mi SE
- Spring Ridge26.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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