Watauga County, North Carolina Household Income Indicators (2024)

Median Income

$51,693

Total Households

21,198

High Earners ($150k+)

14.4%

Very Low (<$20k)

21.8%

Watauga County, North Carolina Household Income Distribution Chart

Income Distribution for
Figure 1: Percentage of households per income bracket in Watauga County, North Carolina (2024).

Watauga County, North Carolina Household Income Breakdown by Bracket

Economic ClassPercentage
Very Low <$20k21.8%
Low $20k-34k14.3%
Lower Middle $35k-49k12.5%
Middle $50k-74k14.8%
Upper Middle $75k-149k22.2%
High $150k+14.4%



Household Income FAQs for Watauga County, North Carolina

The median household income in Watauga County, North Carolina is $51,693.

In recent years, the median household income in Watauga County, North Carolina has increased by 61.7%.