Watauga, TX Demographics

A map of Watauga's Population by Race

Watauga, Texas has an estimated population of 23,233, a slight decrease from the 23,650 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.8% White, 25.6% Hispanic, 9.7% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, 3.0% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Watauga, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Watauga has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Watauga, that probability was 60.9% in 2020 and 58.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Watauga is ranked the 149th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Watauga was ranked the 137th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Watauga's White Population

13,420 residents of Watauga, or 57.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Watauga is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Watauga ranks 880th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watauga's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Watauga's population has increased from 56.3% to 57.8%.

Watauga is more White than neighboring Haltom City (39.1% White), and Hurst (55.4% White). Watauga is less White than neighboring North Richland Hills (64.1% White), Keller (76.4% White), and Richland Hills (71.5% White).

Watauga's Black Population

2,243 residents of Watauga, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Watauga is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Watauga ranks 470th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watauga's Black population has grown by an estimated 53.5%. Black residents' share of Watauga's population has increased from 6.2% to 9.7%.

Watauga is more Black than neighboring North Richland Hills (7.7% Black), Haltom City (5.3% Black), Keller (3.1% Black), and Richland Hills (3.2% Black). Watauga is less Black than neighboring Hurst (9.8% Black).

Watauga's Asian Population

705 residents of Watauga, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Watauga is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Watauga ranks 89th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watauga's Asian population has declined by an estimated 51.7%. Asian residents' share of Watauga's population has decreased from 6.2% to 3.0%.

Watauga is more Asian than neighboring Richland Hills (1.3% Asian). Watauga is less Asian than neighboring North Richland Hills (3.5% Asian), Haltom City (8.9% Asian), Keller (6.3% Asian), and Hurst (3.5% Asian).

Watauga's Hispanic Population

5,940 residents of Watauga, or 25.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Watauga is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Watauga ranks 1016th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watauga's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Watauga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 25.6%.

Watauga is more Hispanic than neighboring North Richland Hills (21.2% Hispanic), Keller (10.2% Hispanic), and Richland Hills (20.7% Hispanic). Watauga is less Hispanic than neighboring Haltom City (43.7% Hispanic), and Hurst (25.8% Hispanic).

Watauga's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of Watauga, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Watauga is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Watauga ranks 217th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watauga's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 82.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Watauga's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.3%.

Watauga is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Richland Hills (0.6% Native American/Other), Haltom City (0.8% Native American/Other), Keller (0.4% Native American/Other), Richland Hills (1.3% Native American/Other), and Hurst (1% Native American/Other).

Watauga's Multiracial Population

866 residents of Watauga, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Watauga is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Watauga ranks 340th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watauga's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Watauga's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.7%.

Watauga is more Multiracial than neighboring North Richland Hills (2.9% Multiracial), Haltom City (2.2% Multiracial), and Richland Hills (2.1% Multiracial). Watauga is less Multiracial than neighboring Hurst (4.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.