Skip to main content
Population Review

Watauga County, NC — Population & Demographics

Watauga County, NC has a population of 54,607. The median household income is $51,367 and the median age is 32.2.

54,607

Population

$51,367

Median Income

$321,500

Median Home Value

32.2

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White90.3%
Black or African American2.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$51,367

Median Household Income

$32,631

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment

Housing

$321,500

Median Home Value

$1,066

Median Rent

61.2%

Homeownership

Education

92.4%

High School+

47.7%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Watauga County, NC has a population of 54,607 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Watauga County, NC is $51,367.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.