Watauga is a city located in Carter County Tennessee. Watauga has a 2024 population of 363. Watauga is currently growing at a rate of 0.83% annually and its population has increased by 3.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 351 in 2020.
The average household income in Watauga is $72,973 with a poverty rate of 19.75%. The median age in Watauga is 49 years: 54.3 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watauga was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 588 | 82.35% |
| Two or more races | 78 | 10.92% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 5.88% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 323 | 2.21 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Non Family | 133 | 1.01 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
| Married | 119 | 2.85 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Female | 64 | 3.36 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Male | 7 | 3.71 | 100 | 0 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
92.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 7.32% |
| Associates Degree | 49 | 9.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 86 | 16.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 81 | 15.2% |
| High School Graduate | 174 | 32.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 4.69% |
| Some College | 79 | 14.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 416 | 353 | 93 |
| Hispanic | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 68 | 68 |
| Black | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,293 | $48,702 | $38,828 |
| High School Graduate | $47,500 | $0 | $21,042 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,565 | $48,819 | $41,250 |
| Some College | $50,625 | $0 | $50,923 |
$48,565
Average Earnings
$48,819
Average Male
$41,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.1% of Watauga residents speak only English, while 10.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 584 | 137 | 23.46% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 4 | 4.76% |
19.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.98%
Male Poverty Rate
15.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watauga is White, with 23.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watauga is Hispanic, with 4.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.94% |
| High School | 25.29% |
| Some College | 10.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.74% |
| Female Employed | 6.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,000 | $81,847 |
| Households | $58,125 | $72,973 |
| Married Families | $111,025 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $58,194 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.2%
Male Marriage Rate
31.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
36
Number of Veterans
35
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 7.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
55.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.3%
Labor Force Participation
38.3%
Employment Rate
22.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.99%
Born in Watauga
90.48%
Native Born
9.52%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
9.24%
Naturalized
90.48% of Watauga residents were born in the United States, with 64.99% having been born in Tennessee. 0.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 378 | 3 | 0.8% |
| 2028 | 375 | 3 | 0.81% |
| 2027 | 372 | 3 | 0.81% |
| 2026 | 369 | 3 | 0.82% |
| 2025 | 366 | 3 | 0.83% |
| 2024 | 363 | 3 | 0.83% |
| 2023 | 360 | 6 | 1.69% |
| 2022 | 354 | 2 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 352 | 1 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 351 | -21 | -5.65% |
| 2019 | 372 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 373 | 2 | 0.54% |
| 2017 | 371 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 372 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 2015 | 371 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 2014 | 370 | -3 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 373 | -3 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 376 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2011 | 377 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 378 | 0 | 0% |