Recent News About Watson
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Census Bureau: 74.4 percent of people in Livingston Parish were old enough to vote in 2020
Of the 140,524 citizens living in Livingston Parish in 2020, 104,506 were old enough to vote as of March 24, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
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Four businesses in zip 70786 had fewer than five employees in 2017
There were four businesses in Louisiana zip code 70786 that had fewer than five employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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Total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Louisiana ZIP 70786 stay unchanged in 2019
There were 30 total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Louisiana zip code 70786 in 2019, the same number as in 2018, according to the official Social Security Administration website.
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Total OASDI disabled beneficiaries in Louisiana zip 70786 decreases in 2019
There were 20 total OASDI disabled beneficiaries in Louisiana zip code 70786 in 2019, a 20 percent decrease from 2018, which had 25 total disabled beneficiaries, according to the official Social Security Administration website.
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Livingston Parish exports down 27.2% since 2014
Livingston Parish exports decreased 27.2 percent in the five-year period from 2014 to 2018, according to the International Trade Administration (ITA).
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Livingston Parish exports down 49% since 2013
Livingston Parish exports decreased 49 percent in the five-year period from 2013 to 2017, according to the International Trade Administration (ITA).
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Total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Louisiana ZIP 70786 stay unchanged in 2018
There were 30 total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Louisiana zip code 70786 in 2018, the same number as in 2017, according to the official Social Security Administration website.
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45.6% unemployed in Watson in 2018
45.6 percent of Watson residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Livingston Parish ranked 233rd among counties in highest exporting metros
Livingston Parish ranked 233rd in trade with $38.62 million in exports in 2018.
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43.5% unemployed in Watson in 2017
43.5 percent of Watson residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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31 living veterans in Livingston Parish have earned Purple Heart, Medal of Honor or POW Medal
The number of living Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, or POW Medal recipients in Livingston Parish, Louisiana for fiscal year 2017 was 31, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Watson's population increases by 93 people between 2017 and 2018
Watson's population increased by 93 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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Livingston Parish ranked 245th among counties in highest exporting metros
Livingston Parish ranked 245th in trade with $35.15 million in exports in 2017.
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African American population in Watson decreases by 72 people between 2017 and 2018
African American population in Watson decreased by 72 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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The white population in Watson increases by 165 people between 2017 and 2018
The white population in Watson increased by 165 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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Watson ranked 23rd in state for resident earnings in 2017
Watson ranked 23rd among cities in Louisiana by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau in August.
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26.1 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Watson
26.1 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Watson in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Median business size in Livingston Parish in 2016: less than 5 employees
Median-sized businesses in Livingston Parish zip codes in 2016 have less than five employees, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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Three health care and social assistance businesses in Livingston Parish have between 100 and 249 employees in 2019
There were three health care and social assistance businesses in Livingston Parish ZIP Codes with between 100 and 249 employees in 2019, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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12 retail trade businesses in Livingston Parish have between 50 and 99 employees in 2019
There were 12 retail trade businesses in Livingston Parish ZIP Codes with between 50 and 99 employees in 2019, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.