Watauga is a city located in Tarrant County Texas. Watauga has a 2024 population of 22,713. Watauga is currently declining at a rate of -0.96% annually and its population has decreased by -3.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,597 in 2020.
The average household income in Watauga is $94,250 with a poverty rate of 9.51%. The median age in Watauga is 35.8 years: 34.2 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watauga was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,197 | 68.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,743 | 11.67% |
| Black or African American | 1,858 | 7.9% |
| Other race | 1,254 | 5.33% |
| Asian | 1,003 | 4.27% |
| Native American | 414 | 1.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.17% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,825 | 2.99 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Married | 4,660 | 3.42 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Non Family | 1,825 | 1.46 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Female | 798 | 3.73 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Male | 542 | 3.41 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
77.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,090 | 6.99% |
| Associates Degree | 1,471 | 9.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,057 | 19.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 812 | 5.21% |
| High School Graduate | 4,904 | 31.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 476 | 3.05% |
| Some College | 3,784 | 24.27% |
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 | 10,089 | 9,336 | 2,378 |
| Hispanic | 3,397 | 2,786 | 632 |
| 2+ Races | 1,280 | 1,017 | 111 |
| Black | 1,039 | 935 | 377 |
| Other Race | 902 | 705 | 254 |
| Asian | 672 | 582 | 407 |
| Native American | 183 | 144 | 22 |
| Islander | 40 | 40 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,545 | $71,156 | $58,958 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,527 | $63,750 | $61,146 |
| High School Graduate | $45,331 | $46,642 | $38,054 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,900 | $38,974 | $35,114 |
| Overall | $46,833 | $49,525 | $45,018 |
| Some College | $45,352 | $48,988 | $39,621 |
$46,833
Average Earnings
$49,525
Average Male
$45,018
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.12% of Watauga residents speak only English, while 18.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,566 | 1,469 | 10.83% |
| Hispanic | 6,297 | 522 | 8.29% |
| Multiple | 2,733 | 258 | 9.44% |
| Other | 1,213 | 108 | 8.9% |
| Black | 1,853 | 107 | 5.77% |
| Asian | 1,003 | 51 | 5.08% |
9.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.03%
Male Poverty Rate
10.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watauga is White, with 10.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watauga is Asian, with 5.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 11.58% |
| High School | 9.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.83% |
| Male Employed | 6.14% |
| Female Employed | 4.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,419 | $99,701 |
| Households | $88,775 | $94,250 |
| Married Families | $98,141 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,275 | $63,637 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.5%
Male Marriage Rate
53.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
1,447
Number of Veterans
1,237
Male Veterans
210
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 490 |
| Vietnam | 455 |
| Second Gulf War | 389 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 387 |
| 35 to 54 | 352 |
| 75+ | 247 |
| 18 to 34 | 233 |
| 55 to 64 | 228 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,089 | 8.5% |
| Hispanic | 242 | 5.93% |
| 2+ Races | 158 | 10.65% |
| Native American | 88 | 27.59% |
| Black | 51 | 3.8% |
| Other Race | 41 | 3.53% |
| Asian | 20 | 2.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.9%
Labor Force Participation
69.1%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
60.7%
Born in Watauga
89.98%
Native Born
10.02%
Foreign Born
4.59%
Non Citizen
5.43%
Naturalized
89.98% of Watauga residents were born in the United States, with 60.7% having been born in Texas. 4.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,608 | -221 | -1.01% |
| 2028 | 21,829 | -221 | -1% |
| 2027 | 22,050 | -221 | -0.99% |
| 2026 | 22,271 | -221 | -0.98% |
| 2025 | 22,492 | -221 | -0.97% |
| 2024 | 22,713 | -221 | -0.96% |
| 2023 | 22,934 | -130 | -0.56% |
| 2022 | 23,064 | -239 | -1.03% |
| 2021 | 23,303 | -294 | -1.25% |
| 2020 | 23,597 | -851 | -3.48% |
| 2019 | 24,448 | -47 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 24,495 | -156 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 24,651 | -25 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 24,676 | 162 | 0.66% |
| 2015 | 24,514 | 197 | 0.81% |
| 2014 | 24,317 | 158 | 0.65% |
| 2013 | 24,159 | 145 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 24,014 | 245 | 1.03% |
| 2011 | 23,769 | 224 | 0.95% |
| 2010 | 23,545 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 21,908 | 1,899 | 9.49% |
| 1990 | 20,009 | 9,725 | 94.56% |
| 1980 | 10,284 | -11,324 | -52.41% |