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New Tazewell

Tennessee · 2,769 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 $37,561. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,100. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,769
−4%since 2000
from 2,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
546 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+28%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024New Tazewell
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,561
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,595
+59%since 2000
from $13,619 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.7%
US avg: 10%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
49.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(2,570)
Black1.2%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(52)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other1.6%(44)
Diversity Score12.2%(339)
Diversity Score
12
+71%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
−6%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2011
from 43.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.3%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Tazewell, Tennessee?

New Tazewell, Tennessee has about 2,769 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Tazewell, Tennessee earns about $37,561 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 $112,100, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in New Tazewell, Tennessee?

About 15.3% 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 19.4% 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 905 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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

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