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Watauga city, TN

ZIP 37694 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 37694

37694 has a population of 1,738 with a median age of 48.5 yrs (48.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.7%+52% vs US avg
x
Black
2.5%-80% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
3.6%-81% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.6%-38% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.0%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
23.4%+44% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.4%+12% vs US avg
x
High school
39.4%+50% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.9%-7% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.4%-37% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.2%+8% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.4%+60% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.5%
x
Diversity Index
12/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.3%+16% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.6%+34% vs US avg
x
Veterans
13.8%+130% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.6%+84% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.2%+39% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
74.8%+1190% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 37694

Poverty Rate
13.3%+16% vs US avg
x
Veterans
13.8%+130% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.6%+34% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.2%+39% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.6%+84% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
16.4%+105% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.9%+36% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
74.8%+1190% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,738
Median age48.5
Poverty rate13.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.7%
Hispanic3.6%
Black2.5%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born18.6%