Watauga County, North Carolina

Total Population: 54,607

County Seat: Boone

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)88.9%
Hispanic or Latino6.0%
Two or More Races2.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

47.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

32.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.