Watkins Authority

Watkins is a high-income, family-oriented village of 847 with home prices 1.2× the Colorado median.

Watkins, Colorado

Population in Watkins stands at 847 — placing it among the smaller communities of Adams County, Colorado. Median household income reaches $158,173, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Colorado.

Definition and scope

Watkins is a chartered municipality within Adams County, Colorado, Colorado. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 804 and is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Watkins has approximately 847 residents. The median age is 41.6 years. Roughly 100% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $650,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 72.0%
• Black or African American: 5.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 17.7%
• Asian: 0.8%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Watkins is $158,173. Poverty rate stands at 3.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.0%. Educational attainment: 25.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Watkins:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 6

Getting around

Simons Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Arapahoe County Justice Center. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Denver, Colorado.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 5,743 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 6a.

References

• Colorado State Authority — state-level reference for Colorado.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.