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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Tazewell

Tennessee · 2,871 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 $21,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $66,200. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,871
+54%since 1990
from 1,864 in 1990
1990 – 2025
567 / sq mi
+54%since 1990
from 368 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.6
+3%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024New Tazewell
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,875
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,515 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,619
+31%since 1990
from $10,421 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 29.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$311
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $189 in 1990
US average: $602
58.3%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 59.5% in 1990
41.8% rent
3.0
−3%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,816)
Black2.5%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(129)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(2,754)
Black1.5%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1%(30)
Asian0.4%(11)
Diversity Score7.2%(206)
7
+4%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.5%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 48.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
+33%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in New Tazewell, Tennessee?

New Tazewell, Tennessee has about 2,871 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Tazewell, Tennessee earns about $21,875 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 $66,200, and the typical rent is about $311 a month.

How educated are people in New Tazewell, Tennessee?

About 12.0% 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 29.4% 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 1,007 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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