Watson

City in Chippewa County, Minnesota

Watson is a city in Chippewa County, Minnesota, with 182 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,030 ft (314 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Montevideo, 5.8 miles SE.

182residents (2020 Census)
1,030 ftelevation · 314 m
0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
1,041 / sq mipopulation density
56295ZIP code

About Watson

Watson is a city in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Watson had a population of 182. Lac qui Parle State Park is nearby.

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Living in Watson

Median household income: $34,722
Median home value: $68,400
Median rent: $741/mo
Median age: 44.8

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Watson, MN population

Watson had 182 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census	182
Density	1,041 per sq mi (402 per km²)

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

Watson at a glance

State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Chippewa County
Type	City
Population	182 (2020)
Land area	0.17 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Elevation	1,030 ft (314 m)
Coordinates	45.0101° N, 95.7998° W
ZIP code	56295
Census code (GEOID)	2768656

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

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Frequently asked questions about Watson

What county is Watson in?

Watson is in Chippewa County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Watson, MN?

182 people lived in Watson at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Watson, MN?

The ZIP code of Watson is 56295.

What is the elevation of Watson?

1,030 feet (314 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Watson?

Montevideo (5.8 mi), Milan (9.0 mi), Boyd (12.0 mi), Dawson (13.5 mi), Clarkfield (15.2 mi).

Last updated: November 14, 2026