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Tazewell

Tennessee · 2,348 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 $37,431. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $118,300. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
2,348
+8%since 2000
from 2,165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
541 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Tazewell
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,431
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,288 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,365
+16%since 2000
from $16,688 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
48.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+6%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(2,151)
Black2.3%(55)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(67)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other1.6%(37)
Diversity Score16.7%(393)
Diversity Score
17
+30%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+19%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 46.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tazewell, Tennessee?

Tazewell, Tennessee has about 2,348 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tazewell, Tennessee?

The typical household in Tazewell, Tennessee earns about $37,431 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 $118,300, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Tazewell, Tennessee?

About 16.6% 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 29.6% of people in Tazewell, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tazewell, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Tazewell, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 198 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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