Economy & Jobs — Watauga, Tennessee
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $62,917 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,848 |
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| Poverty Rate | 10.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 13.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 270 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Professional | 23.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 15.7% |
| Construction | 15.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 34 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 28 |
| Gas Stations | 26 |
| Physician Offices | 20 |
| General Merchandise | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 |
| Dental Offices | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Beauty Salons | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
