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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Watauga

Texas · 21,908 residents · 4.159 sq mi
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Watauga is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,751. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $78,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

Total population
21,908
+9%since 1990
from 20,009 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
31.6
+13%since 1990
from 28.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58.6%(1,881)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 99.5%(2,072)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.3%(2,029)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.5%(1,654)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.7%(1,019)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3416.8%(3,682)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4419.7%(4,315)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.9%(2,822)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 646.4%(1,403)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 742.6%(573)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 841.5%(331)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.6%(127)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,751
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,096 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,872
+48%since 1990
from $13,413 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$941
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $697 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 83.2% in 1990
14.5% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Watauga on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(18,480)
Black1.4%(288)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(1,443)
Asian2.9%(590)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(17,752)
Black2.2%(483)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(2,335)
Asian3.7%(801)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican20.7%(4,805)
Argentine0.7%(173)
Puerto Rican0.7%(159)
Salvadoran0.6%(131)
Dominican0.4%(91)
Spaniard0.4%(87)
Honduran0.4%(86)
Venezuelan0.2%(54)
Guatemalan0.2%(49)
Peruvian0.1%(29)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Cuban0.1%(25)
Colombian0.1%(14)
Asian origin
Filipino1%(221)
Vietnamese0.7%(158)
Asian Indian0.5%(106)
Nepalese0.3%(77)
Laotian0.3%(60)
Chinese0.1%(31)
Japanese0.1%(15)
Korean0%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan0.4%(94)
Samoan0%(9)
Ancestry
German10.8%(2,517)
English8.9%(2,078)
Irish7.4%(1,718)
Italian3.9%(915)
American3.9%(909)
Scottish2.1%(482)
Arab1.3%(301)
Lebanese1.2%(286)
French1%(240)
Norwegian0.9%(217)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.9%(214)
Swedish0.5%(114)
Dutch0.5%(108)
British0.3%(64)
Hungarian0.3%(59)
Canadian0.2%(54)
Czech0.2%(54)
Russian0.2%(45)
Welsh0.1%(33)
Greek0.1%(32)
Brazilian0.1%(22)
Serbian0.1%(18)
Palestinian0.1%(15)
Croatian0%(10)
Slovak0%(10)
Danish0%(8)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 84.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
−17%since 1990
from 25.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.4%(1,635)
Married67.8%(5,177)
Widowed1%(73)
Divorced9.8%(752)
Women 15+
Never married17.1%(1,406)
Married64.3%(5,283)
Widowed5.8%(473)
Divorced12.8%(1,050)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watauga, Texas?

Watauga, Texas has about 21,908 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Watauga, Texas?

The typical household in Watauga, Texas earns about $56,751 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watauga, Texas expensive?

In Watauga, Texas, the median home is worth about $78,600, and the typical rent is about $941 a month.

How educated are people in Watauga, Texas?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Watauga, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watauga, Texas?

About 3.9% of people in Watauga, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watauga, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Watauga, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,899 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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