Watauga

City in Carter County, Tennessee

Aerial view of Watauga, Tennessee
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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.

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, TN population

Watauga had 353 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census353
Density404 per sq mi (156 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Watauga at a glance

StateTennessee (TN)
CountyCarter County
TypeCity
Population353 (2020)
Land area0.87 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²)
Elevation1,453 ft (443 m)
Coordinates36.3683° N, 82.2920° W
ZIP code37694
Census code (GEOID)4778240

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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