PUBLIC REGISTRY INFORMATION
49 registered sex offenders in Watauga County, North Carolina
See the October 2026 registry snapshot for Watauga County and search the map near a specific address.
Registry snapshot
October 2026- Registry records
- 49
- Registry source
- North Carolina Sex Offender Registry
This is a snapshot. Check the official registry for current information.
Registry statistics
Population and rate comparison- Registry records per 10,000 residents
- 8.9
- Population estimate
- 55,123
- About 1 registry record per
- 1,125 residents
About this snapshot
The October 2026 snapshot lists 49 registry records in Watauga County, North Carolina. With an estimated population of 55,123, that is 8.9 registry records per 10,000 residents. This is 59% below the North Carolina statewide rate (21.6 per 10,000).
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Cities near Watauga County
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 2,184 | 481,031 | 45.4 |
| Lenoir | 156 | 18,299 | 85.3 |
| Boone | 19 | 20,032 | 9.5 |
| Banner Elk | 8 | 1,473 | 54.3 |
| Beech Mountain | 4 | 987 | 40.5 |
| Todd | 4 | — | — |
| Deep Gap | 3 | — | — |
| Sugar Grove | 3 | — | — |
| Vilas | 3 | — | — |
| Zionville | 3 | — | — |
| Blowing Rock | 2 | 992 | 20.2 |
| Elkpark | 1 | — | — |
ZIP codes near Watauga County
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP code 27604 | 1,532 | 44,514 | 344.2 |
| ZIP code 28645 | 163 | 45,997 | 35.4 |
| ZIP code 28607 | 19 | 35,679 | 5.3 |
| ZIP code 28604 | 13 | 7,869 | 16.5 |
| ZIP code 28622 | 7 | 2,565 | 27.3 |
| ZIP code 28684 | 4 | 1,961 | 20.4 |
| ZIP code 28618 | 3 | 2,208 | 13.6 |
| ZIP code 28679 | 3 | 2,454 | 12.2 |
| ZIP code 28692 | 3 | 4,367 | 6.9 |
| ZIP code 28698 | 3 | 2,320 | 12.9 |
| ZIP code 28605 | 2 | 3,883 | 5.2 |
Other counties in North Carolina
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County | 1,482 | 1,154,681 | 12.8 |
| Alamance County | 426 | 176,893 | 24.1 |
| Johnston County | 406 | 234,263 | 17.3 |
| Wayne County | 301 | 118,652 | 25.4 |
| Wilson County | 247 | 79,290 | 31.2 |
| Sampson County | 226 | 59,470 | 38.0 |
| Wilkes County | 189 | 65,935 | 28.7 |
| Franklin County | 175 | 74,386 | 23.5 |
| Halifax County | 168 | 47,675 | 35.2 |
| Vance County | 126 | 42,322 | 29.8 |
| Alexander County | 115 | 36,412 | 31.6 |
| Yadkin County | 97 | 37,574 | 25.8 |
| Anson County | 77 | 22,289 | 34.5 |
| Perquimans County | 53 | 13,244 | 40.0 |
| Ashe County | 51 | 26,950 | 18.9 |
| Yancey County | 50 | 18,797 | 26.6 |
| Avery County | 42 | 17,680 | 23.8 |
| Chowan County | 38 | 13,836 | 27.5 |
| Graham County | 35 | 8,072 | 43.4 |
| Alleghany County | 21 | 11,174 | 18.8 |
Each area shows its own total. City, county, and ZIP totals can overlap. Population figures, where shown: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimate.
Frequently asked questions
How many registered sex offenders are listed in Watauga County?
The October 2026 snapshot lists 49 registry records in Watauga County, North Carolina. Counts may differ from official registry totals. Check the official registry for current details.
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