Watauga County, North Carolina
Watauga County is home to 55,123 people. 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line, above the North Carolina rate (13.0%). The median household income is $51,693.
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| Measure | Value | North Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,123 | 10,730,404 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $51,693 | $72,388 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 25.5% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 13.4% | 17.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 9.3% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.1% | 35.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $358,900 | $288,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,127 | $1,228 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 65.9% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 31.4 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.