Census Bureau data for Tazewell town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Tazewell town
- What is the median household income in Tazewell town?
- The median household income in Tazewell town is $35,392 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Tazewell town?
- The poverty rate in Tazewell town is 19.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Tazewell town?
- $110,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Tazewell town?
- The median gross rent in Tazewell town is $722 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Tazewell town residents have a college degree?
- 17.6% of adults in Tazewell town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,419
Median Income
$35,392
Median Home Value
$110,400
Poverty Rate
19.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.2%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-9,013 (-20.3%)
Home Value:
$-9,000 (-7.5%)
Poverty Rate:
+5.9 pp (+44.7%)
Bachelor's+:
-8.2 pp (-31.8%)
Unemployment:
-5.3 pp (-81.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,419
Median Age
43.0
Female
55.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 83.9%
Black 10.5%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 5.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$35,392
±$8,342
-$55,582 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$65,538
Median Family Income
$54,375
Poverty Rate
19.1%
+12.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
33.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
16.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
30.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.1%
$10–15k
13.5%
$15–25k
15.9%
$25–35k
13.1%
$35–50k
11.1%
$50–75k
13.1%
$75–100k
8.1%
$100–150k
13.2%
$150–200k
2.7%
$200k+
2.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,101
Owner-Occupied
56.5%
Renter-Occupied
43.5%
Vacancy Rate
19.1%
Median Home Value
$110,400
-$250,300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$722
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
33.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
24.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.1%
$50–100k
32.4%
$100–200k
16.9%
$200–300k
12.7%
$300–500k
5.6%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
2.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
34.4%
$500–1k
59.5%
$1–1.5k
6.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.5%
1 vehicle
41.7%
2 vehicles
34.7%
3+
18.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
80.3%
Single-fam. att.
2.0%
2–4 units
4.7%
5–19 units
8.9%
20+ units
0.4%
Mobile home
1.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.8%
1940–1969
16.3%
1970–1999
13.9%
2000–2009
2.5%
2010+
3.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
17.6%
-23.9 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
7.5%
Some College / Associate
17.4%
Less Than High School
6.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
46.0%
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
-3.1 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.1%
Self-Employed
3.7%
Government Workers
25.3%
Private For-Profit
69.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.3%
Arts/Entmt.
19.9%
Manufacturing
11.6%
Prof. Services
9.7%
Retail
7.8%
Finance
6.4%
Construction
5.6%
Public Admin
3.5%
Information
2.9%
Transportation
2.4%
Agriculture
1.6%
Wholesale
0.4%
Occupation
Food Prep
32.3%
Management
32.2%
Sales
20.5%
Production
9.0%
Construction
5.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.7 min
Drove Alone
77.2%
Carpool
15.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
6.1%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,700
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
42.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
11.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.8%
5–9
10.0%
10–14
5.9%
15–19
5.3%
20–24
2.3%
25–34
12.9%
35–44
11.5%
45–54
16.7%
55–64
5.2%
65–74
5.3%
75–84
11.3%
85+
8.4%
Under 18: 23.1%
Working age (18–64): 76.9%
65 and over: 21.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.2%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.0%
With a Disability
20.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.9%
Uninsured
4.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
85.9%
Has a Computer
94.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023