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Watsontown is a borough in Northumberland County, in the Sunbury metro area.
The community was named for John Watson, landowner
The latitude of Watsontown is 41.084N. The longitude is -76.864W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 476 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 2,190.
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$31,094National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Watsontown demographic reports
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42% of Watsontown residents report German ancestry, and 12% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Watsontown ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Watsontown was $16,110, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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11% of Watsontown residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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Median rent in Watsontown, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $331. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $790.
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Northumberland County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Watsontown political report.
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The average commute time for Watsontown workers is 21 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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