Tazewell is a town located in Tazewell County, Virginia. Tazewell has a 2026 population of 4,209. It is also the county seat of Tazewell County. Tazewell is currently declining at a rate of -1.08% annually and its population has decreased by -6.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,488 in 2020.
The median household income in Tazewell is $34,618 with a poverty rate of 25.13%. The median age in Tazewell is 44.5 years: 42.7 years for males, and 48.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.6 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.5 years
Female: 48.2 years
Male: 42.7 years
There are 3,306 adults, (1,062 of whom are seniors) in Tazewell.
Female: 2,417 (55.1%)
Male: 1,973 (44.9%)
The racial composition of Tazewell includes 82.67% White, 9.68% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,629 | 82.67% |
| Black or African American | 425 | 9.68% |
| Two or more races | 325 | 7.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.11% |
Tazewell 's average per capita income is $37,500. Household income levels show a median of $34,618. The poverty rate stands at 25.13%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $62,500 | - |
| Families | $51,818 | $76,638 |
| Households | $34,618 | $54,185 |
| Non Families | $20,423 | $24,417 |
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