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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Watauga

Tennessee · 403 residents · 0.873 sq mi
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Watauga has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,438. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

403
+21%since 1990
from 334 in 1990
1990 – 2025
462 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 383 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.6
−10%since 1990
from 40.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2593835076317551990201020202024Watauga
2024644
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,438
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,551
+26%since 1990
from $10,721 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.1%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $338 in 1990
US average: $602
74.7%
−12.9 ptssince 1990
from 87.6% in 1990
25.3% rent
1.8
−2%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(332)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(390)
Black1.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(29)
7
+390%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.6%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 54.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−42%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watauga, Tennessee?

Watauga, Tennessee has about 403 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Watauga, Tennessee?

The typical household in Watauga, Tennessee earns about $28,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watauga, Tennessee expensive?

In Watauga, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $50,000, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Watauga, Tennessee?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Watauga, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watauga, Tennessee?

About 18.1% of people in Watauga, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watauga, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Watauga, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 69 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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