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New Tazewell

Tennessee · 2,846 residents (2025 est.) · 5.067 sq mi
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New Tazewell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,567. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,800. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,799
−3%since 2000
from 2,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
552 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
+21%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,846 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024New Tazewell
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,567
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,082
+92%since 2000
from $13,619 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
−17%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade41.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,800
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
50.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.7%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+13%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(2,754)
Black1.5%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1%(30)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(206)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(2,673)
Black2.1%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(21)
Other1.7%(47)
Diversity Score10.9%(305)
Diversity Score
11
+52%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
−14%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2011
from 43.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.6%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 31.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.8%
+22.6 ptssince 2017
from 46.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Tazewell, Tennessee?

New Tazewell, Tennessee has about 2,799 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Tazewell, Tennessee?

The typical household in New Tazewell, Tennessee earns about $53,567 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Tazewell, Tennessee expensive?

In New Tazewell, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $183,800, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in New Tazewell, Tennessee?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in New Tazewell, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Tazewell, Tennessee?

About 12.5% of people in New Tazewell, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Tazewell, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, New Tazewell, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 935 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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