Watauga County, NC

Population: 54,607 · Median Income: $51,367 · 312 sq mi

Population

54,607

Median Income

$51,367

Median Home Value

$321,500

Unemployment

9.0%

Median Age

32.2 yrs

Poverty Rate

24.7%

Median Rent

$1,066/mo

Land Area

312 sq mi

Cities

7

2024 Lean

D+6.0%

Watauga County is a county in North Carolina with a population of 54,607. The median household income is $51,367. The median home value is $321,500. The unemployment rate is 9.0%. The median age is 32.2 years. There are 7 cities in Watauga County.

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2024 Election Results

Source: County Election Data

Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

17,225

52.3%

GOP Votes

15,254

46.3%

Total Votes

32,934

Cities in Watauga County

Source: Census Bureau
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