Watauga County
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- Population
- 55,123
- Area
- 312.44 sq mi (809.21 km²), 0.88 sq mi water
- Median age
- 31.4
- Households
- 21,198
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $51,693
- Median house value
- $358,900
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
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Cities & Towns in Watauga County
Local News
Town of Boone
Published October 01
Historic Preservation Commission Advisory Meeting - October 6, 2026
Town of Boone
Published September 29
Equipment Operator: Public Utilities
The Town of Boone Public Works department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Equipment Operator in the Utilities Division.
Carolina Journal
Published September 28Top NC court stays rulings for Beech Mountain in property-rights cases
The North Carolina Supreme Court has placed a temporary hold on three rulings favoring Beech Mountain in disputes with property owners over a 2024 town infrastructure project.
Town of Boone
Published September 21
Downtown Boone Development Association - September 29, 2026
Town of Boone
Published September 18
Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician/Operator
The Town of Boone Department of Public Works is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician/Operator.