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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Tazewell

Tennessee · 2,150 residents · 4.341 sq mi
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Tazewell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,980. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,000. The poverty rate of 27.3% 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: $30,130
Older
median age 36.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,150
−1%vs 2000
vs 2,165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
495 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.6
−12%vs 2000
vs 41.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Tazewell
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,980
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,288 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,372
−50%vs 2000
vs $16,688 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.3%
+5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$262
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $334 in 2000
US average: $450
63.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.5% in 2000
36.8% rent
2.8
−6%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,020)
Black4%(87)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(16)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(279)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,028)
Black4.3%(93)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.8%(17)
Other0.6%(12)
Diversity Score14%(300)
14
+8%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
51.5%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Tazewell, Tennessee?

Tazewell, Tennessee has about 2,150 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Tazewell, Tennessee?

The typical household in Tazewell, Tennessee earns about $14,980 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tazewell, Tennessee expensive?

In Tazewell, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $42,000, and the typical rent is about $262 a month.

How educated are people in Tazewell, Tennessee?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tazewell, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tazewell, Tennessee?

About 27.3% of people in 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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