Watauga, TX Demographics

A map of Watauga's Population by Race

Watauga, Texas had a population of 23,650 in 2020. It was 56.3% White, 6.2% Black, 6.2% Asian, 25.3% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Watauga, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Watauga is the 137th most populous. 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's White Population

13,316 residents of Watauga identify as White, or 56.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Watauga larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Watauga is ranked #878 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Watauga is more White than neighboring Haltom City (34.9% White). Watauga is less White than neighboring North Richland Hills (64.7% White), Keller (74.5% White), Richland Hills (58.5% White), and Hurst (57.1% White).

Watauga's Black Population

1,461 residents of Watauga identify as Black, or 6.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Watauga slightly less than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Watauga is ranked #469 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Watauga is more Black than neighboring Keller (3% Black), and Richland Hills (5.8% Black). Watauga is less Black than neighboring North Richland Hills (6.8% Black), Haltom City (7.3% Black), and Hurst (9.9% Black).

Watauga's Asian Population

1,461 residents of Watauga identify as Asian, or 6.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Watauga roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Watauga is ranked #85 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Watauga is more Asian than neighboring North Richland Hills (4.2% Asian), Richland Hills (1.9% Asian), and Hurst (3% Asian). Watauga is less Asian than neighboring Haltom City (7.8% Asian), and Keller (6.9% Asian).

Watauga's Hispanic Population

5,979 residents of Watauga identify as Hispanic, or 25.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Watauga less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Watauga is ranked #1013 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Watauga is more Hispanic than neighboring North Richland Hills (18.8% Hispanic), Keller (10.3% Hispanic), and Hurst (24.2% Hispanic). Watauga is less Hispanic than neighboring Haltom City (46.3% Hispanic), and Richland Hills (27.4% Hispanic).

Watauga's Native American/Other Population

330 residents of Watauga identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Watauga roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Watauga is ranked #200 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Watauga is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Richland Hills (1% Native American/Other), Haltom City (0.8% Native American/Other), Keller (0.8% Native American/Other), Richland Hills (1.1% Native American/Other), and Hurst (1.3% Native American/Other).

Watauga's Multiracial Population

1,103 residents of Watauga identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Watauga roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Watauga is ranked #312 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Watauga is more Multiracial than neighboring North Richland Hills (4.5% Multiracial), Haltom City (2.9% Multiracial), Keller (4.5% Multiracial), and Hurst (4.5% Multiracial). Watauga is less Multiracial than neighboring Richland Hills (5.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.