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Watkins is a city in Meeker County.
The latitude of Watkins is 45.315N. The longitude is -94.408W.
It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 1,158 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 896.
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$32,188National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Watkins demographic reports
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55% of Watkins residents report German ancestry, and 10% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Watkins ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Watkins was $15,950, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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5% of Watkins residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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Median rent in Watkins, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $209. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $672.
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Meeker County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Watkins political report.
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The average commute time for Watkins workers is 31 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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