Watauga County Census Records
Below are available census records and related resources for Watauga County, North Carolina. These records provide vital information for genealogical research including names, ages, occupations, and family structures.
| Year | Type | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790–1830 | Federal | Partial / Surrounding counties | Watauga County was not yet formed; use surrounding counties such as Ashe or Wilkes |
| 1840 | Federal | Available | First census with some Watauga households |
| 1850 | Federal | Available | First census with all members listed by name |
| 1860 | Federal | Available | Includes population and agricultural schedules |
| 1870 | Federal | Available | Post-Civil War data; important for African-American genealogy |
| 1880 | Federal | Available | Includes relationships to head of household |
| 1890 | Federal | Mostly destroyed | Very limited data due to fire |
| 1900 | Federal | Available | Includes birth month/year and years married |
| 1910–1950 | Federal | Available | Recent census records with increasing detail |
Visit the USGenWeb Archives for Watauga County or FamilySearch.org for transcriptions and images of Watauga County census pages.