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Jefferson County City North Country

Watertown, NY

The Garland City.

Watertown, NY

Location Profile Data

Core Stats

Population
24,000
Established
1869
Seat / Hub
Jefferson County Seat

Demographics & Economy

Median Income
$48,000
Home Price
$175,000
Median Age
32 yrs
Households
10,500

Geography & Climate

Land Area
9 mi²
Snowfall
112" / yr

Infrastructure & Key Industries

Key Industries
  • • Healthcare
  • • Retail
  • • Services
Universities
  • • Jefferson Community College

Watertown, known as “The Garland City,” is nestled in the North Country near the picturesque Thousand Islands and the Black River. It serves as an essential hub for commerce, outdoors activities, and nearby Fort Drum.

* Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and Wikipedia aggregation as of their most recent publication dates. We attempt to keep data as accurate as possible, but offer no guarantees.