Watterson Park is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky.

According to the United States Census Bureau of 2000, Watterson Park has a population of more than 950 people. The city has a total area of 1.4 square miles.

The racial demographics of Watterson Park are 78.38% White, 16.68% African American, 0.42% Native American, 1.47% Asian, 0.42% from other races, and 2.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.

Watterson Park has more than 120 households. The median income for a household in the city is $25,417, and the median income for a family is $34,917.

Jefferson County is located in northwestern Kentucky and is surrounded by eight other counties, including three counties of Indiana. The County is home to Louisville, the largest city in Kentucky with over 500,000 residents.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2007, Jefferson County has a population of more than 700,000 people, making it the most populous county in Kentucky. The county has a total area of 399 square miles with 13 square miles of water. Jefferson County has dozens of total cities, towns and other communities.

Being home to Louisville makes Jefferson County a major hub of business, education, entertainment, transportation and tourism.

Jefferson County has a strong economy and is home to more than a dozen major corporations such as Yum! Brands, Papa John’s Pizza and Brown-Forman Corporation.

Jefferson County is home to the Kentucky Derby, one of the most famous horse racing events in the United States.

Jefferson County is home to dozens of major cultural events, attractions, museums, theaters and galleries, etc.

Jefferson County is home to more than a dozen higher education institutions. Some Public universities include University of Louisville and Jefferson Community and Technical College. Some Private universities include Bellarmine University (non for-profit Catholic) and Spencerian College (for profit.) The county is served by Jefferson County Public Schools, the 28th largest system in the United States with about 100,000 students in 150 total schools.

Jefferson County has a well developed transportation system including bus and rail services. The county is home to Louisville International Airport, which serves more than 3.5 million passengers a year.