Watauga County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Watauga County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37189
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 189
Geography
- Land Area
- 312.44 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.88 sq mi
- Total Area
- 313.32 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.235368
- Longitude
- -81.709888
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 53,962
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 47,288
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 51,358 | 95.2% |
| Hispanic | 2,599 | 4.8% |
| White | 48,740 | 90.3% |
| Black | 858 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 412 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 76 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 71 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 45,456 | 96.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,824 | 3.9% |
| White | 43,246 | 91.5% |
| Black | 1,108 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 638 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 398 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 72 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 55,123
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $51,853
- Poverty Rate
- 22.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 12,395
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 49,473 | 89.8% |
| Black | 1,112 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 487 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 36,500
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,542 | 26.1% |
| Republican | 10,856 | 29.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 15,789 | 43.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 17,067 | 46.8% |
| Female | 19,417 | 53.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 30,965 | 84.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,409 | 3.9% |
| Black | 608 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 407 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 21,980
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 19,219 | 62.1% |
| Hispanic | 631 | 44.8% |
| Black | 220 | 36.2% |
| Asian | 188 | 46.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 10,150 | 59.5% |
| Female | 11,822 | 60.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,374 (16.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 14,956 (51.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 33,355
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $381,394
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,138
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.7%
- Public Transit
- 1.7%
- Work From Home
- 10.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.