Watauga County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
54,607
Male
27,240
49.9%
Female
27,367
50.1%
Median Age
32.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
3.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher27.2%
High School or Higher39.1%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
3.9%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
4.3%
Married
35.9%
Watauga County, NC has a population of 54,607 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 32.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 90.3% of the population. 27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 3.7% of residents are foreign-born.