Watauga County, North Carolina
Total Population: 54,607
County Seat: Boone
Median Home Value
$321,500
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$51,367
Across all households
Median Age
32.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
47.7%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
12.4%
65 Years and Over
16.7%
Male
49.9%
Female
50.1%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
97.3%
No Health Insurance
10.7%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
92.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
47.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
32.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$51,367
Mean Household Income
$78,984
Per Capita Income
$32,631
Unemployment Rate (16+)
9.0%
In Labor Force (19–64)
71.9%
SNAP / Food Stamps
6.6%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$321,500
Median Rent
$1,066/mo
Total Housing Units
33,028
Owner-Occupied
61.2%
Renter-Occupied
38.8%
Vacancy Rate
35.9%
Married Couple Households
42.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.0%
Male Householder, No Partner
22.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
28.4%
Average Household Size
2.29
Broadband Internet Access
89.0%
Housing Built Since 2010
8.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37189.