Watauga County, NC

County

Cities in Watauga County

Neighborhoods in Watauga County

Perkinsville / Grandview Heights

Sorrento Skies / Bamboo

New River Heights / Horn in the West

Meat Camp / Soda Hill

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Watauga

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

48.0%

Households with Children

18.1%

School Enrollment K-12

3,420

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.9%
School Age (5-17): 9.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 41.1%
Working Age (35-54): 18.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.0%
Seniors (65+): 17.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.4%
High School / GED: 20.8%
Some College or Associate's: 23.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 48.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.9%
Single Parents: 5.2%
Couples & Adults: 33.0%
Living Alone: 48.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
Asian: 0.9%
Black or African American: 1.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 52.0%
Puerto Rican: 10.0%
Cuban: 7.0%
Dominican: 0.5%
Central American: 7.5%
South American: 16.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 52.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 47.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 61.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 34.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.1%
Spanish: 4.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 3.0%
Middle School (5-8): 2.6%
High School (9-12): 3.0%
College / Graduate: 30.1%
Not Enrolled: 60.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources