Watauga, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Watauga, Texas is 23,336 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 145th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $91,669, the median home value is $233,400, and the median age is 36.6.
The population has declined 1.8% since 2010 (23,545 → 23,120).
23,336
Population
5611
People / sq mi
$91,669
Median Income
$233,400
Median Home Value
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Watauga covers 4.2 sq mi of land at 5611 people per square mile.
About Watauga, TX
Watauga stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 5,611 people per square mile. With 23,336 residents, Watauga is a city in Texas.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $91,669 — above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.5%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $233,400, with typical rent around $1,826.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 25.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 12.0% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Watauga: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Watauga city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Watauga city had a population of 23,545 in 2010 and 23,120 in 2024, a -1.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 24,688 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: -0.12%.
23,120
Population (2024)
23,545
Population (2010)
24,688
Peak (2016)
-0.12%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,545 |
| 2011 | 23,772 |
| 2012 | 24,014 |
| 2013 | 24,161 |
| 2014 | 24,317 |
| 2015 | 24,517 |
| 2016 | 24,688 |
| 2017 | 24,670 |
| 2018 | 24,517 |
| 2019 | 24,481 |
| 2020 | 23,595 |
| 2021 | 23,306 |
| 2022 | 23,126 |
| 2023 | 23,082 |
| 2024 | 23,120 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$91,669
Median Household Income
$33,940
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$233,400
Median Home Value
$1,826
Median Rent
80.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.3%
High School+
25.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
73.0%
Public Transit
12.0%
Work From Home
29.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
26.6%
Foreign Born
78.8%
Non-English at Home
7.1%
Veterans
12.0%
With Disability
82.1%
Health Insurance
98.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.7% |
| Retail Trade | 13.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.7% |
| Information | 6.9% |
| Construction | 6.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5.9% |
| Public Administration | 2.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Watauga, Texas has a population of 23,336 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 145th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Watauga, Texas is $91,669, with 8.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Watauga, Texas is $233,400, with median monthly rent at $1,826 and a homeownership rate of 80.4%.
The median age in Watauga, Texas is 36.6 years. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.
The population has declined 1.8% since 2010 (23,545 → 23,120).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.