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New Tazewell

Tennessee · 3,037 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 $23,229. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $104,600. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,037
+6%since 2000
from 2,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
599 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+14%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024New Tazewell
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,229
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,237
+19%since 2000
from $13,619 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information31.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$401
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.9%
−30.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+49%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(2,892)
Black1.2%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(39)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other4%(121)
Diversity Score16%(486)
Diversity Score
16
+123%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−25%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Tazewell, Tennessee?

New Tazewell, Tennessee has about 3,037 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Tazewell, Tennessee earns about $23,229 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 $104,600, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in New Tazewell, Tennessee?

About 16.7% 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 23.6% 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 1,173 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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

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