Watauga County Summary

Life in Watauga County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Watauga County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Watauga County:

  • The population in Watauga County is 54,540.

  • The median home value in Watauga County is $479,089.

  • The median income in Watauga County is $50,034.

  • The median rent in Watauga County is $1,067.

  • The unemployment rate in Watauga County is 9.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Watauga County is 24.9%.

  • The average high in Watauga County is 67.7° and there are 124.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Watauga County

List Of Cities & Towns in Watauga County

Boone, NC Population 19,368

Foscoe, NC Population 1,411

Cove Creek, NC Population 1,354

Blowing Rock, NC Population 900

Beech Mountain, NC Population 798

Seven Devils, NC Population 422

Valle Crucis, NC Population 137

Map Of Watauga County

Watauga County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Watauga County is 67.7°.

  • There are 90.59 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 124.6 inches of rain each year with 8.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:37 hours of sun each day in Watauga County.

StatWatauga County
Mean High67.7
Nice Days90.59
Rainfall124.6
Snowfall8.2
Sunny_hours4:37
67.7°
Average High
124.6
Inches of Rain

Watauga County Photos

Boone Nc   King Street
Source: Wikipedia User Jeremy Mikkola from Boone | CC BY 2.0
Boone Nc   Aerial
Source: Wikipedia User allison from Hickory, NC, | CC BY 2.0

Watauga County Demographics

Population over time in Watauga County

The current population in Watauga County is 54,540. The population has decreased -1.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 54,077 -2.9%
2021 55,669 1.4%
2020 54,925 -

Gender in Watauga County

  • Watauga County is 50.1% female with 27,334 female residents.

  • Watauga County is 49.9% male with 27,205 male residents.

Female
50.1% (27,334)
Male
49.9% (27,205)
Gender Watauga County NC USA
Female 50.1% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 49.9% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Watauga County

Watauga County is:

  • 91.1% White with 49,677 White residents.

  • 1.7% African American with 942 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 166 American Indian residents.

  • 1.4% Asian with 737 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 19 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 31 Other residents.

  • 1.5% Two Or More with 803 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.0% Hispanic with 2,165 Hispanic residents.

White
91.1% (49,677)
African American
1.7% (942)
American Indian
0.3% (166)
Asian
1.4% (737)
Hawaiian
0.0% (19)
Other
0.1% (31)
Two Or More
1.5% (803)
Hispanic
4.0% (2,165)

Table: Watauga County By Race

Race Watauga County NC USA
White 91.1% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 1.7% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 1.4% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.5% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.0% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Watauga County, North Carolina

  • 10.8% of households in Watauga County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.5% of households in Watauga County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Watauga County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Watauga County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Watauga County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Watauga County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Watauga County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Watauga County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Watauga County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Watauga County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
10.8% (5,877)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.5% (3,000)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.0% (5,478)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.8% (5,332)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.9% (7,570)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.3% (7,776)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.6% (6,299)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.2% (7,177)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.4% (2,946)
$200,000 or more
5.6% (3,080)
Income Watauga County NC USA
Less than $10,000 10.8% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.5% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.0% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.8% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.9% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.3% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.6% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.2% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.4% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.6% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Watauga County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Watauga County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Watauga County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 22.0% of adults in Watauga County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Watauga County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Watauga County completed associate's degree.

  • 24.0% of adults in Watauga County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Watauga County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Watauga County completed professional degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Watauga County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (1,090)
9-12th Grade
5% (2,727)
High School / GED
22% (11,998)
Some College
19% (10,362)
Associate's Degree
7% (3,817)
Bachelor's Degree
24% (13,089)
Master's Degree
14% (7,635)
Professional Degree
2% (1,090)
Doctorate Degree
5% (2,727)
Education Watauga County NC USA
< 9th Grade 1% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 7% 6%
High School / GED 22% 25% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 24% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 14% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 5% 1% 2%

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