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Watauga

Tennessee · 353 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 $45,500. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,500. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
353
−12%since 2000
from 403 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
404 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+28%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2593835076317551990201020202024Watauga
2024644
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,227
+49%since 2000
from $13,551 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+41%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(390)
Black1.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(29)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(333)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score4.2%(15)
Diversity Score
4
−42%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+25.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.1%
−63.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watauga, Tennessee?

Watauga, Tennessee has about 353 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watauga, Tennessee?

The typical household in Watauga, Tennessee earns about $45,500 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 $112,500, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Watauga, Tennessee?

About 22.7% 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 26.8% 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 19 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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