Watauga, Tennessee
Watauga: Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America
About
Watauga is a city located in the county of Carter in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 458 and a population density of 255 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 373 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Watauga
| Population : | 373 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Carter County |
| Postal code : | 37694 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 423 |
| Area : | 1.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,453 feet / 443 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:56:38 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 207 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -22.79% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Watauga is located at 36°22'14"N 82°17'48"W (36.3706600, -82.2968000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Watauga decreased by 22.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 458 | - | census |
| 2011 | 377 | -21.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 377 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 376 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 372 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 370 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 372 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 373 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 373 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 374 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 373 | -0.27% | estimation process |
Watauga zip code is 37694.
County name: Sullivan, County
fips: 47163
Carters Depot, Carters Station, Watauga
Schools in Watauga
College & universities near Watauga, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 451918 | Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology | Johnson City (TN) | 37601 |
Post offices near Watauga
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Watauga Post Office | Watauga (TN) | 37694 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Watauga , Texas City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States with a population of 24,188 people.
- Watauga , South Dakota township in Corson County, South Dakota with a population of 29 people.
Other cities in Carter County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carter County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethton | 13,479 | City in Tennessee |
| Oak Hill | 4,432 | City in Tennessee, United States |
| Pine Crest | 2,388 | Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee |
| Roan Mountain | 1,360 | Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee |
