Watchtower, NY

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Watchtower

Neighborhood

Ulster, NY

Galeville / Red Mills

Ulsterville / Dwaarkill

Tuthilltown / Benton Corners

Borden Estate / Saint Elmo

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Watchtower

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

1.7%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 0.0%
School Age (5-17): 0.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 43.0%
Working Age (35-54): 43.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 5.4%
Seniors (65+): 7.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 0.0%
High School / GED: 93.0%
Some College or Associate's: 5.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 1.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 0.0%
Single Parents: 0.0%
Couples & Adults: 0.0%
Living Alone: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 54.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 22.6%
Asian: 2.1%
Black or African American: 20.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 35.2%
Puerto Rican: 17.8%
Cuban: 9.0%
Dominican: 8.9%
Central American: 14.1%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 15.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 2.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 97.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 45.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 4.2%
Other Black: 50.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 16.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 68.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 10.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 67.2%
Spanish: 26.1%
European & Indo-European: 3.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.8%
Arabic: 0.5%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.0%
Elementary (1-4): 0.0%
Middle School (5-8): 0.0%
High School (9-12): 0.0%
College / Graduate: 0.0%
Not Enrolled: 100.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources