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
| White | 90.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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.