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Watauga

Texas · 23,650 residents · 4.159 sq mi
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Watauga is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,648. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,650
+8%since 2000
from 21,908 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.7
+13%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K22K24K25K1990201020202024Watauga
202423K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.4%(1,504)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(1,722)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.4%(1,744)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197%(1,658)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(1,393)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.8%(3,504)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.1%(3,104)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.6%(2,987)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413%(3,074)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.1%(1,922)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.5%(820)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.9%(218)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,648
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,751 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,858
+35%since 2000
from $19,872 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,446
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $941 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+28%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(17,752)
Black2.2%(483)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(2,335)
Asian3.7%(801)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(13,316)
Black6.2%(1,461)
Hispanic / Latino25.3%(5,979)
Asian6.2%(1,461)
Other3%(703)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican17.7%(4,334)
Cuban1%(233)
Puerto Rican0.8%(205)
Salvadoran0.7%(163)
Spaniard0.5%(127)
Peruvian0.4%(95)
Guatemalan0.4%(86)
Colombian0.2%(37)
Panamanian0.1%(34)
Venezuelan0.1%(29)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Dominican0.1%(24)
Asian origin
Vietnamese2.8%(694)
Filipino2.2%(531)
Burmese1.2%(301)
Nepalese1.2%(293)
Pakistani0.3%(67)
Laotian0.2%(51)
Asian Indian0.1%(34)
Chinese0.1%(20)
Korean0.1%(20)
Thai0.1%(14)
Cambodian0%(12)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan0.2%(40)
Chamorro0.1%(30)
Samoan0%(10)
Ancestry
German12.3%(3,009)
Irish8.5%(2,075)
English6.9%(1,683)
American6.1%(1,498)
Italian3.2%(787)
Scotch-Irish1.6%(393)
Scottish1.6%(387)
French1.1%(273)
Polish0.9%(222)
Dutch0.9%(213)
British0.7%(166)
Norwegian0.6%(144)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.4%(97)
Russian0.4%(93)
Swedish0.4%(90)
West Indian0.3%(80)
Portuguese0.3%(68)
Greek0.2%(55)
Swiss0.2%(43)
Austrian0.1%(31)
Welsh0.1%(26)
Serbian0.1%(22)
Slovene0.1%(22)
Danish0.1%(20)
Romanian0.1%(18)
Brazilian0%(12)
Iranian0%(12)
Latvian0%(8)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33.4%(3,061)
Married52.9%(4,852)
Widowed2.1%(196)
Divorced11.5%(1,058)
Women 15+
Never married28%(2,642)
Married49.8%(4,692)
Widowed8.4%(789)
Divorced13.8%(1,305)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watauga, Texas?

Watauga, Texas has about 23,650 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watauga, Texas?

The typical household in Watauga, Texas earns about $75,648 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 $156,600, and the typical rent is about $1,446 a month.

How educated are people in Watauga, Texas?

About 21.1% 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 12.3% 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 3,641 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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