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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Tazewell County

Virginia · 44,598 residents · 518.791 sq mi
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Tazewell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,304. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,700. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

44,598
−3%since 1990
from 45,960 in 1990
1990 – 2025
86 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 89 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+15%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
39K41K43K45K47K1990201020202024Tazewell County
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,304
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,670 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,282
+53%since 1990
from $9,995 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.3%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$376
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $298 in 1990
US average: $602
77.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
22.7% rent
2.0
−17%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(44,515)
Black2.6%(1,193)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(50)
Asian0.4%(189)
Diversity Score7.9%(3,633)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(42,736)
Black2.3%(1,005)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(228)
Asian0.6%(271)
Diversity Score8.3%(3,694)
8
+5%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.5%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 57.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−11%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tazewell County, Virginia?

Tazewell County, Virginia has about 44,598 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tazewell County, Virginia?

The typical household in Tazewell County, Virginia earns about $27,304 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tazewell County, Virginia expensive?

In Tazewell County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $55,700, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Tazewell County, Virginia?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tazewell County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tazewell County, Virginia?

About 15.3% of people in Tazewell County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tazewell County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Tazewell County, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,362 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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