Watauga, TN is an unincorporated town located in the northeastern region of Tennessee near the Virginia border. With a population of 699, Watauga is small but its residents make up for it with their big hearts and welcoming nature. There are numerous local businesses such as Fox's Painting & Handyman Services, Ritzy Rags Boutique, and River Bank Grocery that serve the local community well. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at Boone Lake or hiking to experience the beauty of nature in the Appalachian Mountains. Various organizations like Fruits of Education and Watauga Fundraising help assist in improving the quality of life for citizens through fundraising events and educational scholarships. The area also hosts a few annual sporting events such as the Watauga County Race Series which includes 5K runs and marathons throughout the year.
The population in Watauga is 699. There are 793 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Watauga is 48.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Watauga is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Watauga
- 38.6% are married
- 9.6% are divorced
- 25.5% are married with children
- 15.5% have children, but are single
Race in Watauga
- 96.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander