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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tazewell

Virginia · 4,206 residents · 6.868 sq mi
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Tazewell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,510. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $65,800. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% 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

4,206
+1%since 1990
from 4,176 in 1990
1990 – 2025
612 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 608 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.3
+13%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Tazewell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,510
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,932 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,468
+35%since 1990
from $11,442 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.6%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$397
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
67.3%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
32.7% rent
2.3
+1%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(3,784)
Black9.4%(392)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score21.3%(888)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(3,724)
Black9.3%(392)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(26)
Asian0.5%(22)
Diversity Score23.9%(1,005)
24
+12%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.8%
+14.7 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−4%since 1990
from 16.5 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 Tazewell, Virginia?

Tazewell, Virginia has about 4,206 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tazewell, Virginia?

The typical household in Tazewell, Virginia earns about $28,510 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tazewell, Virginia expensive?

In Tazewell, Virginia, the median home is worth about $65,800, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Tazewell, Virginia?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Tazewell, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tazewell, Virginia?

About 20.6% of people in Tazewell, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tazewell, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Tazewell, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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