Watauga County, NC Map
Official Census boundary of Watauga County, North Carolina (FIPS 37189). Turn on flood zones, contours, land cover and school districts, measure distances, or click any spot to inspect it.
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Watauga County Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
55,123
Households
21,198
Median household income
$51,693
Median age
31.4 years
Median home value
$358,900
Median gross rent
$1,127/mo
Owner-occupied homes
62.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
48.1%
Below poverty level
25.5%
Land area
312.4 sq mi
Population density
176 / sq mi