Watauga County is home to 42,695 people in North Carolina. This skews young, with a median age of 29.9. About 33% of adults have finished a four-year degree. That trails the North Carolina median by roughly 17%. The poverty rate is 17.9%, above the 12.4% national rate. The population is up 16% since 1990.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)13.8%(296)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)17.6%(378)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era49.3%(1,061)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War5.3%(114)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 2,150 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Watauga County, North Carolina?
Watauga County, North Carolina has about 42,695 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Watauga County, North Carolina?
The typical household in Watauga County, North Carolina earns about $32,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Watauga County, North Carolina expensive?
In Watauga County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $128,200, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.
How educated are people in Watauga County, North Carolina?
About 33.2% of adults age 25 and over in Watauga County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Watauga County, North Carolina?
About 17.9% of people in Watauga County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
Has Watauga County, North Carolina grown since 1990?
Yes, Watauga County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,743 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.
