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THE CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS

WATAUGA BY THE NUMBERS (2010 CENSUS)
Population 23,770
Area (Square Miles) 4
Percent Developed/Undeveloped (Estimated 2017) 96%/4%

Unemployment Rate (September 2019)
Tarrant County 7.7%
State 8.3%

Median Age (2010 Census) 32.5
Average Household Size (2010 Census) 3.05
Mean Household Income (2010 Census) $62,131

Educational Level (%) (2010 Census)
No High School Diploma 12.60%
High School Diploma 87.30%
Post High School Degree 18.90%

Housing
Number of Housing Units – (2010 Census) 8,209
Average Household Size (2010 Census) 3.05
Average Parcel Market Value (Tarrant Appraisal District Jul 2020) $181,036
Average Parcel Taxable Value (Tarrant Appraisal District Jul 2020) $160,802
City Property Tax Rate (Per $100) $0.580404
Percent Owner Occupied (2010 Census) 79.60%
Percent Renter Occupied (2010 Census) 20.40%

Sales Tax Revenue Projection General Fund for FY 2020-2021 $2,920,000
Operating Budget for FY2020-2021 $47,236,770
Top Ten Employers in Watauga, Texas
Name Employees

Target 260
Birdville Independent School District 236
City of Watauga 230
North Pointe Health & Rehab 100
Albertson’s 92
Fresco’s 75
Keller Independent School District 75
Harvest Christian Academy 65
Service Response Team 59
Cotton Patch Café 56

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