Watson
Census-designated place in Livingston Parish, Louisiana
Watson is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, with 956 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 66 ft (20 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Central, 5.2 miles W.
- 956residents (2020 Census)
- 66 ftelevation · 20 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 997 / sq mipopulation density
- 70786ZIP code
About Watson
Watson (also known locally as Live Oak) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Watson had a population of 956. The community is in the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Median household income
- $96,780
- Median home value
- $252,000
- Median age
- 38.9
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Watson had 956 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 956 |
|---|---|
| Density | 997 per sq mi (385 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watson at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Livingston Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 956 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.96 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.5749° N, 90.9508° W |
| ZIP code | 70786 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2280010 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watson
- Central5.2 mi W
- Denham Springs7.0 mi S
- Walker8.1 mi SE
- Monticello8.2 mi SW
- Brownfields10.5 mi W
- Merrydale10.7 mi SW
- Baker12.3 mi W
- Livingston13.3 mi SE
- Zachary14.2 mi NW
- Baton Rouge14.3 mi SW
- St. George15.1 mi S
- Slaughter15.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Watson
What county is Watson in?
Watson is in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Watson, LA?
956 people lived in Watson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Watson, LA?
The ZIP code of Watson is 70786.
What is the elevation of Watson?
66 feet (20 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watson?
Central (5.2 mi), Denham Springs (7.0 mi), Walker (8.1 mi), Monticello (8.2 mi), Brownfields (10.5 mi).
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