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The City of Watauga had a population of 644 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Watauga is located at latitude 36.3707 and longitude -82.2968 in Carter County. The formal boundaries for the City of Watauga encompass a land area of 0.81 sq. miles and a water area of 0.03 sq. miles. Carter County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
While the primary coordinates for City of Watauga are located in Carter County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Washington County.
The City of Watauga has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Watauga is located within Commissioner District 3, a minor civil division (MCD) of Carter County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 644 (100%) |
| Population Density | 738 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 25 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $62,917 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,384 |
| Median Home Value | $156,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 299 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 263 (88.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 15 (5.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 21 (7.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 278 |
| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
| Family Households | 155 (55.8%) |
The table below compares Watauga to the other 504 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Tennessee by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 360 | 29th |
| Population Density | # 158 | 69th |
| Median Household Income | # 208 | 59th |
| Per Capita Income | # 157 | 69th |
| Diversity Index | # 197 | 61st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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