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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Tazewell

Tennessee · 1,864 residents · 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 $14,515. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 1,007 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $45,300. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,864
−35%vs 2000
vs 2,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
368 / sq mi
−35%vs 2000
vs 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.5
−3%vs 2000
vs 36.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024New Tazewell
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,515
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,875 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,421
−23%vs 2000
vs $13,619 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$189
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $311 in 2000
US average: $450
59.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.3% in 2000
40.5% rent
3.1
+3%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,816)
Black2.5%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score6.9%(129)
7
−4%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
48.3%
−9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−25%vs 2000
vs 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in New Tazewell, Tennessee?

New Tazewell, Tennessee has about 1,864 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Tazewell, Tennessee earns about $14,515 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 $45,300, and the typical rent is about $189 a month.

How educated are people in New Tazewell, Tennessee?

About 7.7% 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 29.6% of people in New Tazewell, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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