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Tazewell

Virginia · 4,486 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 $37,048. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,200. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
4,486
+7%since 2000
from 4,206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
653 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 612 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+6%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Tazewell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,048
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,510 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,005
+49%since 2000
from $15,468 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
43.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+37%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(3,724)
Black9.3%(392)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(26)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.9%(1,005)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(3,987)
Black4.7%(211)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(56)
Asian0.6%(26)
Other2.5%(114)
Diversity Score21.7%(973)
Diversity Score
22
−9%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tazewell, Virginia?

Tazewell, Virginia has about 4,486 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tazewell, Virginia?

The typical household in Tazewell, Virginia earns about $37,048 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 $117,200, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Tazewell, Virginia?

About 22.0% 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 14.8% 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 310 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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