Watauga
City in Carter County, Tennessee

Watauga is a city in Carter County, Tennessee, with 353 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,453 ft (443 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Central, 2.4 miles S.
- 353residents (2020 Census)
- 1,453 ftelevation · 443 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 404 / sq mipopulation density
- 37694ZIP code
About Watauga
Watauga is a city in Carter and Washington counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The population 353 in the 2020 census. It is part of the Johnson City Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.
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Living in Watauga
- Median household income
- $62,917
- Median home value
- $156,900
- Median rent
- $588/mo
- Median age
- 43
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Watauga had 353 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 353 |
|---|---|
| Density | 404 per sq mi (156 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watauga at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Carter County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 353 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.87 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3683° N, 82.2920° W |
| ZIP code | 37694 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4778240 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watauga
- Central2.4 mi S
- Elizabethton3.6 mi SE
- Biltmore3.9 mi E
- Johnson City5.3 mi W
- Pine Crest5.3 mi S
- Bluff City6.4 mi N
- Valley Forge7.0 mi SE
- Hunter8.2 mi E
- Oak Grove8.8 mi NW
- Hampton9.1 mi SE
- Unicoi10.3 mi S
- Spurgeon10.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Watauga
What county is Watauga in?
Watauga is in Carter County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Watauga, TN?
353 people lived in Watauga at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Watauga, TN?
The ZIP code of Watauga is 37694.
What is the elevation of Watauga?
1,453 feet (443 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watauga?
Central (2.4 mi), Elizabethton (3.6 mi), Biltmore (3.9 mi), Johnson City (5.3 mi), Pine Crest (5.3 mi).
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