Watauga, TN

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Watauga Overview

714
TOTAL POPULATION
396
MALE POPULATION
318
FEMALE POPULATION
124.53
MALES / 100 FEMALES
80.30
FEMALES / 100 MALES
49.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,335
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,000
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,125
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
303
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
49.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
22.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Watauga Zip Codes

Race in Watauga

The most populous races in Watauga are White / Caucasian (588 | 82.4%), Hispanic or Latino (84 | 11.8%), and Two or more Races (78 | 10.9%).
Race in Watauga
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American425.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino8411.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian58882.4%
Two or more Races7810.9%
Some other Race60.8%
Total714100.0%

Ancestry in Watauga

The most populous ancestries reported in Watauga are American (259 | 36.3%), Irish (127 | 17.8%), Spaniard (50 | 7.0%), English (47 | 6.6%), and African (42 | 5.9%), together accounting for 73.5% of all Watauga residents.
Ancestry in Watauga
Ancestry# Population% Population
African425.9%
American25936.3%
Cherokee10.1%
Dutch111.5%
English476.6%
European40.6%
German354.9%
Irish12717.8%
Korean20.3%
Mexican344.8%
Polish30.4%
Scotch-Irish40.6%
Scottish101.4%
Spaniard507.0%
Subsaharan African425.9%
Swedish40.6%
Welsh10.1%
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Immigrants in Watauga

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Watauga came from Europe (52 | 7.3%), Southern Europe (50 | 7.0%), Spain (50 | 7.0%), Central America (16 | 2.2%), and Latin America (16 | 2.2%), together accounting for 25.8% of all Watauga residents.
Immigrants in Watauga
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America162.2%
England20.3%
Europe527.3%
Latin America162.2%
Mexico162.2%
Northern Europe20.3%
Southern Europe507.0%
Spain507.0%
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Sex and Age in Watauga

Sex and Age in Watauga

The most populous age groups in Watauga are 55 to 59 Years (70 | 17.7%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (54 | 17.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Watauga
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years26 (6.6%)11 (3.5%)
10 to 14 Years16 (4.0%)23 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Years18 (4.5%)17 (5.3%)
20 to 24 Years29 (7.3%)24 (7.5%)
25 to 29 Years12 (3.0%)11 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Years19 (4.8%)5 (1.6%)
35 to 39 Years29 (7.3%)22 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Years16 (4.0%)54 (17.0%)
45 to 49 Years2 (0.5%)7 (2.2%)
50 to 54 Years31 (7.8%)40 (12.6%)
55 to 59 Years70 (17.7%)19 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years20 (5.1%)27 (8.5%)
65 to 69 Years59 (14.9%)7 (2.2%)
70 to 74 Years13 (3.3%)7 (2.2%)
75 to 79 Years7 (1.8%)9 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years2 (0.5%)8 (2.5%)
85 Years and over10 (2.5%)27 (8.5%)
Total396 (100.0%)318 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Watauga

Median Family Size in Watauga

The median family size in Watauga is 2.88 persons per family, with single male/father families (7 | 3.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.71 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (119 | 62.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.85 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Watauga
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple119 (62.6%)2.85
Single Male/Father7 (3.7%)3.71
Single Female/Mother64 (33.7%)2.86
Total Families190 (100.0%)2.88

Median Household Size in Watauga

The median household size in Watauga is 2.21 persons per household, with single male/father households (7 | 2.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.71 persons per household. non-family households (133 | 41.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.01 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Watauga
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple119 (36.8%)2.85
Single Male/Father7 (2.2%)3.71
Single Female/Mother64 (19.8%)3.36
Non-family133 (41.2%)1.01
Total Households323 (100.0%)2.21

Household Size by Marriage Status in Watauga

Out of a total of 323 households in Watauga, 190 (58.8%) are family households, while 133 (41.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 82, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 132.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Watauga
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-132 (40.9%)
2-Person Households82 (25.4%)1 (0.3%)
3-Person Households19 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households65 (20.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households10 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households6 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households8 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total190 (58.8%)133 (41.2%)

Female Fertility in Watauga

Fertility by Age in Watauga

Average fertility rate in Watauga is 7.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 25.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Watauga
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years1 (100.0%)25.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total1 (100.0%)7.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Watauga

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Watauga
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Watauga

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Watauga
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree1 (100.0%)28.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total1 (100.0%)7.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Watauga

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Watauga
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Watauga

Income Overview in Watauga

Per Capita Income in Watauga is $33,335, while median incomes of families and households are $71,000 and $58,125 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income714$33,335
Median Family Income190$71,000
Mean Family Income190$81,847
Median Household Income323$58,125
Mean Household Income323$72,973
Income Deficit190$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)71421.32%
Wage / Income Gap ($)71478.68¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7140.38

Earnings by Sex in Watauga

Average Earnings in Watauga are $47,500, $48,356 for men and $38,047 for women, a difference of 21.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Watauga
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male173 (54.1%)$48,356
Female147 (45.9%)$38,047
Total320 (100.0%)$47,500

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Watauga

The most common earnings brackets in Watauga are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (56 | 32.4%) and $50,000 to $54,999 for women (44 | 29.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Watauga
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less16 (9.2%)5 (3.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9995 (2.9%)5 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4997 (4.1%)1 (0.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)7 (4.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4992 (1.2%)1 (0.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9992 (1.2%)19 (12.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99911 (6.4%)8 (5.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4993 (1.7%)19 (12.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9992 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9998 (4.6%)1 (0.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9993 (1.7%)4 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9995 (2.9%)16 (10.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9992 (1.2%)5 (3.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99956 (32.4%)1 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9998 (4.6%)44 (29.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9998 (4.6%)2 (1.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)2 (1.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (3.5%)3 (2.0%)
$100,000+29 (16.8%)4 (2.7%)
Total173 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Watauga

Average earnings in Watauga are $48,819 for men and $41,250 for women, a difference of 15.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $48,702, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $48,702. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $50,923, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $21,042.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Watauga
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$48,702$38,828
Total$48,819$41,250

Family Income in Watauga

Family Income Brackets in Watauga

According to the Watauga family income data, there are 76 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 40.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Watauga
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00021.1%
$10,000 to $14,99921.1%
$15,000 to $24,999157.9%
$25,000 to $34,99984.2%
$35,000 to $49,99973.7%
$50,000 to $74,9996634.7%
$75,000 to $99,99994.7%
$100,000 to $149,9997640.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+52.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Watauga

4-person families (23 | 12.1%) account for the highest median family income in Watauga with $118,958 per family, while 2-person families (82 | 43.2%) have the highest median income of $55,275 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Watauga
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families82 (43.2%)$110,550
3-Person Families61 (32.1%)$51,756
4-Person Families23 (12.1%)$118,958
5-Person Families10 (5.3%)$0
6-Person Families7 (3.7%)$0
7+ Person Families7 (3.7%)$0
Total190 (100.0%)$71,000

Family Income by Number of Earners in Watauga

The median family income in Watauga is $71,000, with families comprising 3+ earners (18) having the highest median family income of $121,667, while families with no earners (22) have the lowest median family income of $20,000, accounting for 9.5% and 11.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Watauga
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners22 (11.6%)$20,000
1 Earner67 (35.3%)$51,083
2 Earners83 (43.7%)$110,975
3+ Earners18 (9.5%)$121,667
Total190 (100.0%)$71,000

Household Income in Watauga

Household Income Brackets in Watauga

With 122 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Watauga, accounting for 37.8% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Watauga
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00051.5%
$10,000 to $14,999226.8%
$15,000 to $24,9996520.1%
$25,000 to $34,99951.5%
$35,000 to $49,999113.4%
$50,000 to $74,9997824.1%
$75,000 to $99,999103.1%
$100,000 to $149,99912237.8%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+51.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Watauga

The median household income in Watauga is $58,125, with the highest median household income of $121,042 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 129 households (39.9%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Watauga
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years67 (20.7%)$53,720
45 to 64 Years129 (39.9%)$121,042
65+ Years127 (39.3%)$0
Total323 (100.0%)$58,125

Poverty in Watauga

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Watauga

With 23.0% poverty level for males and 15.7% for females among the residents of Watauga, under 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10 males (58.8%) and 2 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Watauga
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (58.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (50.0%)
6 to 11 Years20 (52.6%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years1 (25.0%)2 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)5 (71.4%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years5 (11.1%)4 (16.7%)
25 to 34 Years16 (51.6%)4 (25.0%)
35 to 44 Years15 (33.3%)15 (19.7%)
45 to 54 Years7 (21.2%)5 (10.6%)
55 to 64 Years7 (7.8%)10 (21.7%)
65 to 74 Years10 (13.9%)1 (7.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total91 (23.0%)50 (15.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Watauga

According to the poverty statistics in Watauga, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Watauga
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (41.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (50.0%)
6 to 11 Years18 (47.4%)24 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years3 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)2 (28.6%)
16 and 17 Years2 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years40 (88.9%)20 (83.3%)
25 to 34 Years15 (48.4%)12 (75.0%)
35 to 44 Years30 (66.7%)61 (80.3%)
45 to 54 Years26 (78.8%)42 (89.4%)
55 to 64 Years83 (92.2%)36 (78.3%)
65 to 74 Years62 (86.1%)13 (92.9%)
75 Years and over19 (100.0%)44 (100.0%)
Total305 (77.0%)268 (84.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Watauga

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Watauga show that 3.4% or 4 of the total 119 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 50.0%, comprising of 2 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Watauga
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children94 (97.9%)2 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total115 (96.6%)4 (3.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Watauga

According to the poverty data in Watauga, 71.4% or 5 single-father households and 17.2% or 11 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (71.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Watauga
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children5 (71.4%)7 (13.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (71.4%)11 (17.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Watauga

The poverty data for Watauga shows that 4 of the married-couple family households (3.4%) and 16 of the single-parent households (22.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (50.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Watauga
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)12 (20.7%)
3 or 4 Children2 (50.0%)4 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (3.4%)16 (22.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Watauga

Employment by Class of Employer in Watauga

Among the 234 employed individuals in Watauga, private company employees (149 | 63.7%), self-employed (not incorporated) (27 | 11.5%), and local government employees (25 | 10.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Watauga
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees14963.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)41.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2711.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations73.0%
Local Government Employees2510.7%
State Government Employees229.4%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total234100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Watauga

According to the labor force statistics for Watauga, out of the total population over 16 years of age (614), 49.3% or 303 individuals are in the labor force, with 22.4% or 68 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 81.1% or 43 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 87.7% or 50 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Watauga
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years43 (81.1%)10 (23.3%)
25 to 29 Years14 (60.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years17 (70.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years77 (63.6%)6 (7.8%)
45 to 54 Years53 (66.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years29 (32.6%)2 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years9 (19.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years57 (66.3%)50 (87.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total303 (49.3%)68 (22.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Watauga

According to labor force statistics for Watauga, 51.8% of individuals (199) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (384) are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 8 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 79.4% or 85 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 20.0% or 2 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Watauga
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School10 (24.4%)8 (20.0%)
High School Diploma64 (49.6%)8 (6.3%)
College / Associate Degree85 (79.4%)3 (2.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher40 (37.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total199 (51.8%)15 (4.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Watauga

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Watauga are Community & Social Service (40 | 17.0%), Management (33 | 14.0%), Education, Arts & Media (19 | 8.1%), Education Instruction & Library (19 | 8.1%), and Business & Financial (4 | 1.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Watauga

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Watauga, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (66.7%), and Health Technologists (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (95.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Watauga
OccupationMaleFemale
Management18 (54.5%)15 (45.5%)
Business & Financial2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 2 (5.0%)38 (95.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
Health Technologists2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
Total (Category)24 (30.0%)56 (70.0%)
Total (Overall)103 (43.8%)132 (56.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Watauga are Cleaning & Maintenance (43 | 18.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (17 | 7.2%), Healthcare Support (11 | 4.7%), Security & Protection (2 | 0.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (2 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Watauga

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Watauga, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (94.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (97.7%), Healthcare Support (18.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (5.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Watauga
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support9 (81.8%)2 (18.2%)
Security & Protection2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving16 (94.1%)1 (5.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1 (2.3%)42 (97.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)28 (38.4%)45 (61.6%)
Total (Overall)103 (43.8%)132 (56.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Watauga are Office & Administration (16 | 6.8%), and Sales & Related (15 | 6.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Watauga

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Watauga
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2 (13.3%)13 (86.7%)
Office & Administration1 (6.2%)15 (93.8%)
Total (Category)3 (9.7%)28 (90.3%)
Total (Overall)103 (43.8%)132 (56.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Watauga are Construction & Extraction (31 | 13.2%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Watauga

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Watauga
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)103 (43.8%)132 (56.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Watauga are Production (10 | 4.3%), Material Moving (7 | 3.0%), and Transportation (1 | 0.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Watauga

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Watauga
OccupationMaleFemale
Production9 (90.0%)1 (10.0%)
Transportation1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Total (Category)15 (83.3%)3 (16.7%)
Total (Overall)103 (43.8%)132 (56.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Watauga

Employment Industries in Watauga

The major employment industries in Watauga include Administrative & Support (52 | 22.1%), Construction (36 | 15.3%), Educational Services (26 | 11.1%), Manufacturing (25 | 10.6%), and Public Administration (20 | 8.5%).
Employment Industries in Watauga

Employment Industries by Sex in Watauga

The Watauga industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (100.0%), Public Administration (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (96.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Watauga
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction26 (72.2%)10 (27.8%)
Manufacturing24 (96.0%)1 (4.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade6 (33.3%)12 (66.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1 (33.3%)2 (66.7%)
Professional & Scientific3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support2 (3.8%)50 (96.2%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services16 (88.9%)2 (11.1%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Total103 (43.8%)132 (56.2%)

Education in Watauga

School Enrollment in Watauga

The most common levels of schooling among the 148 students in Watauga are high school (41 | 27.7%), middle school (36 | 24.3%), and college / undergraduate (26 | 17.6%).
School Enrollment in Watauga
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool42.7%
Kindergarten117.4%
Elementary School2114.2%
Middle School3624.3%
High School4127.7%
College / Undergraduate2617.6%
Graduate / Professional96.1%
Total148100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Watauga

Out of a total of 148 students who are enrolled in schools in Watauga, 12 (8.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 136 (91.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Watauga
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old29 (90.6%)3 (9.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds37 (94.9%)2 (5.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds17 (89.5%)2 (10.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3 (75.0%)1 (25.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
35 Years and over32 (94.1%)2 (5.9%)
Total136 (91.9%)12 (8.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Watauga

Engineering (95 | 43.0%), arts & humanities (51 | 23.1%), business (23 | 10.4%), psychology (16 | 7.2%), and education (11 | 5.0%) are the most common fields of study among 221 individuals in Watauga who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Watauga
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics10.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural41.8%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology167.2%
Social Sciences52.3%
Engineering9543.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology31.4%
Business2310.4%
Education115.0%
Literature & Languages52.3%
Liberal Arts & History31.4%
Visual & Performing Arts20.9%
Communications20.9%
Arts & Humanities5123.1%
Total221100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Watauga

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Watauga

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Watauga are males with 2 vehicles (29, accounting for 28.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (25, making up 22.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Watauga
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle4 (3.9%)6 (4.6%)
2 Vehicles29 (28.2%)25 (19.1%)
3 Vehicles29 (28.2%)73 (55.7%)
4 Vehicles24 (23.3%)21 (16.0%)
5 or more Vehicles17 (16.5%)6 (4.6%)
Total103 (100.0%)131 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Watauga

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Watauga are 20 to 24 minutes (68 commuters, 30.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (54 commuters, 24.5%), and 25 to 29 minutes (40 commuters, 18.2%).
Commute Time in Watauga
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes104.5%
5 to 9 Minutes73.2%
10 to 14 Minutes5424.5%
15 to 19 Minutes219.6%
20 to 24 Minutes6830.9%
25 to 29 Minutes4018.2%
30 to 34 Minutes62.7%
35 to 39 Minutes20.9%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes94.1%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes31.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Watauga

The most common commute times in Watauga are 25 to 29 minutes (24 commuters, 26.4%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (52 commuters, 40.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Watauga
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes7 (7.7%)3 (2.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes6 (6.6%)1 (0.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes2 (2.2%)52 (40.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes15 (16.5%)6 (4.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes19 (20.9%)49 (38.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes24 (26.4%)16 (12.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes6 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (1.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes9 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes3 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Watauga

The most frequent times of departure to work in Watauga are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (27, 29.7%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (45, 34.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Watauga
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM6 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM16 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM16 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM27 (29.7%)10 (7.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)4 (3.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2 (2.2%)12 (9.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3 (3.3%)32 (24.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (2.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4 (4.4%)3 (2.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1 (1.1%)45 (34.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM16 (17.6%)18 (14.0%)
Total91 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Watauga

Occupancy by Ownership in Watauga

Of the total 323 dwellings in Watauga, owner-occupied units account for 300 (92.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 23 (7.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Watauga
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units30092.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units237.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units323100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Watauga

Occupancy by Household Size in Watauga
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household13240.9%
2-Person Household8325.7%
3-Person Household195.9%
4+ Person Household8927.6%
Total Housing Units323100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Watauga

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Watauga
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household123 (93.2%)9 (6.8%)
2-Person Household80 (96.4%)3 (3.6%)
3-Person Household17 (89.5%)2 (10.5%)
4+ Person Household80 (89.9%)9 (10.1%)
Total Housing Units300 (92.9%)23 (7.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Watauga

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Watauga
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School30 (93.8%)2 (6.2%)
High School Diploma84 (84.0%)16 (16.0%)
College/Associate Degree69 (97.2%)2 (2.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher117 (97.5%)3 (2.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Watauga

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Watauga
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years103.1%
35 to 44 Years5717.6%
45 to 54 Years3310.2%
55 to 64 Years9629.7%
65 to 74 Years7122.0%
75 to 84 Years195.9%
85 Years and Over3711.5%
Total323100.0%

Housing Finances in Watauga

Median Income by Occupancy in Watauga

Median Income by Occupancy in Watauga
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied300 (92.9%)$0
Renter-Occupied23 (7.1%)$60,893
Average323 (100.0%)$58,125

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Watauga

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Watauga
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0005 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99922 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99952 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9997 (2.3%)6 (26.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9995 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99911 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99961 (20.3%)17 (73.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99910 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999122 (40.7%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more5 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total300 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Watauga

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Watauga
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30053 (17.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49970 (23.3%)2 (8.7%)
$500 to $79961 (20.3%)9 (39.1%)
$800 to $99963 (21.0%)4 (17.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49945 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)5 (21.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4992 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more6 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total300 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Watauga

Housing Structures in Watauga

Housing Structures in Watauga
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached23974.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments20.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other8225.4%
Total323100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Watauga

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Watauga
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached220 (92.0%)19 (8.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other80 (97.6%)2 (2.4%)
Total300 (92.9%)23 (7.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Watauga

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Watauga
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms100 (33.3%)11 (47.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms79 (26.3%)7 (30.4%)
8 or more Rooms121 (40.3%)5 (21.7%)
Total300 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Watauga

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Watauga
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas32 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity173 (57.7%)23 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene6 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels89 (29.7%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total300 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Watauga

Household Vehicle Usage in Watauga
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle30 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle30 (10.0%)6 (26.1%)
2 Vehicles85 (28.3%)17 (73.9%)
3 or more Vehicles155 (51.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total300 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Watauga

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Watauga

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units174126
Median Property Value$139,200$127,200
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$395$6
Real Estate Taxes$887$2

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Watauga

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Watauga
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00033 (19.0%)2 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99921 (12.1%)53 (42.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99975 (43.1%)64 (50.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99945 (25.9%)6 (4.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)1 (0.8%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total174 (100.0%)126 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Watauga

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Watauga
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99975 (43.1%)1 (0.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9994 (2.3%)6 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9999 (5.2%)1 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99913 (7.5%)2 (1.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9995 (2.9%)48 (38.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99964 (36.8%)5 (4.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)58 (46.0%)
Total174 (100.0%)126 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Watauga

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Watauga
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x41 (23.6%)97,500 (77,380.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x9 (5.2%)107 (84.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x55 (31.6%)1 (0.8%)
4.0x or more69 (39.7%)10 (7.9%)
Total174 (100.0%)126 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Watauga

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Watauga
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80075 (43.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49947 (27.0%)115 (91.3%)
$800 to $1,49948 (27.6%)9 (7.1%)
Total174 (100.0%)126 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Watauga

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Watauga

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Watauga
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years20 (80.0%)5 (20.0%)
6 to 18 Years101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years58 (90.6%)6 (9.4%)
26 to 34 Years20 (52.6%)18 (47.4%)
35 to 44 Years85 (70.3%)36 (29.7%)
45 to 54 Years73 (91.2%)7 (8.7%)
55 to 64 Years109 (80.1%)27 (19.9%)
65 to 74 Years86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total615 (86.1%)99 (13.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Watauga

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Watauga
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born20 (80.0%)5 (20.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen58 (90.6%)6 (9.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Watauga

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Watauga
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000122 (84.7%)22 (15.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99933 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999167 (73.3%)61 (26.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99943 (89.6%)5 (10.4%)
$100,000 and over250 (95.8%)11 (4.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Watauga

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Watauga
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 69 (36.0%)11 (44.0%)
6 to 18 Years69 (68.3%)35 (34.6%)
19 to 25 Years18 (28.1%)40 (62.5%)
25 to 34 Years2 (5.3%)18 (47.4%)
35 to 44 Years68 (56.2%)17 (14.1%)
45 to 54 Years21 (26.3%)52 (65.0%)
55 to 64 Years10 (7.3%)104 (76.5%)
65 to 74 Years86 (100.0%)69 (80.2%)
75 Years and over63 (100.0%)9 (14.3%)
Total346 (48.5%)355 (49.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Watauga

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Watauga
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years19 (43.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years16 (21.0%)2 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (7.7%)44 (26.0%)
65 to 74 Years15 (20.8%)6 (42.9%)
75 Years and over19 (100.0%)37 (84.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Watauga

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Watauga: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.8%)14 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years7 (9.7%)3 (21.4%)
75 Years and over16 (84.2%)27 (61.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Watauga: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (5.4%)12 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (7.1%)
75 Years and over2 (10.5%)20 (45.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Watauga: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years19 (43.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years16 (21.0%)2 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (2.4%)19 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years1 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (10.5%)3 (6.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Watauga: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)38 (22.5%)
65 to 74 Years14 (19.4%)3 (21.4%)
75 Years and over3 (15.8%)30 (68.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Watauga: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (15.8%)5 (11.4%)

Technology Access in Watauga

Computing Device Access in Watauga

Computing Device Access in Watauga
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop24575.8%
Smartphone24274.9%
Tablet16149.8%
No Computing Device4112.7%
Total323100.0%

Internet Access in Watauga

Internet Access in Watauga
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home26883.0%
Cellular Data Only92.8%
Satellite Internet10.3%
No Internet4213.0%
Total323100.0%

Watauga Summary

Watauga is a small town located in Carter County, Tennessee. It is situated in the Appalachian Mountains, and is part of the Tri-Cities region of northeast Tennessee. The town has a population of approximately 1,500 people, and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere.

History

Watauga was first settled in the early 1800s by settlers from North Carolina. The town was named after the Watauga River, which runs through the area. The river was named after the Watauga Association, a group of settlers who had established a government in the area in 1772.
The town was officially incorporated in 1887. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Watauga was a thriving agricultural community. The town was home to several mills, including a cotton mill, a sawmill, and a gristmill.

Geography

Watauga is located in the Appalachian Mountains of northeast Tennessee. The town is situated in the Watauga Valley, which is surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest. The town is located at the intersection of US Highway 321 and State Route 67.
The Watauga River runs through the town, and is a popular destination for fishing and canoeing. The town is also home to several parks, including Watauga Lake Park and Watauga River Park.

Economy

The economy of Watauga is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and hay. The town is also home to several wineries, which produce a variety of wines.
Tourism is an important part of the local economy. The town is home to several attractions, including the Watauga Valley Railroad Museum, the Watauga Valley Art Center, and the Watauga County Historical Museum. The town is also home to several festivals, including the Watauga County Fair and the Watauga Valley Bluegrass Festival.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Watauga had a population of 1,500 people. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in Watauga was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $35,000. The per capita income for the town was $15,000. About 15.7% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Watauga is a small town located in Carter County, Tennessee. It is situated in the Appalachian Mountains, and is part of the Tri-Cities region of northeast Tennessee. The town has a population of approximately 1,500 people, and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere. The economy of Watauga is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and the town is home to several attractions, including the Watauga Valley Railroad Museum, the Watauga Valley Art Center, and the Watauga County Historical Museum. The racial makeup of the town is predominantly White, with a small percentage of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. The median income for a household in Watauga is $30,000, and the median income for a family is $35,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Watauga?
Total Population of Watauga is 714.
What is the Total Male Population of Watauga?
Total Male Population of Watauga is 396.
What is the Total Female Population of Watauga?
Total Female Population of Watauga is 318.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Watauga?
There are 124.53 Males per 100 Females in Watauga.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Watauga?
There are 80.30 Females per 100 Males in Watauga.
What is the Median Population Age in Watauga?
Median Population Age in Watauga is 49.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Watauga
Average Family Size in Watauga is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Watauga
Average Household Size in Watauga is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Watauga?
Per Capita income in Watauga is $33,335.
What is the Median Family Income in Watauga?
Median Family Income in Watauga is $71,000.
What is the Median Household income in Watauga?
Median Household Income in Watauga is $58,125.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Watauga?
Income or Wage Gap in Watauga is 21.3%.
Women in Watauga earn 78.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Watauga?
Inequality or Gini Index in Watauga is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Watauga?
There are 303 People in the Labor Forcein in Watauga.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Watauga?
49.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Watauga.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Watauga?
Unemployment Rate in Watauga is 22.4%.