Tazewell is a town located in Claiborne County Tennessee. Tazewell has a 2024 population of 2,356. It is also the county seat of Claiborne County. Tazewell is currently growing at a rate of 0.08% annually and its population has increased by 0.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,346 in 2020.
The average household income in Tazewell is $46,230 with a poverty rate of 30.26%. The median age in Tazewell is 37.9 years: 36.7 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tazewell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,103 | 95.29% |
| Two or more races | 44 | 1.99% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 1.27% |
| Asian | 28 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 946 | 2.23 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Non Family | 453 | 1.09 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Married | 361 | 3.32 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Female | 83 | 3.29 | 53 | 47 |
| Male | 49 | 3.06 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
56.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 174 | 11.47% |
| Associates Degree | 171 | 11.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 84 | 5.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 158 | 10.42% |
| High School Graduate | 596 | 39.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 85 | 5.6% |
| Some College | 249 | 16.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,437 | 1,188 | 229 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 4 |
| Black | 28 | 18 | 0 |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 9 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,750 | $85,313 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,623 | $37,083 | $19,531 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,623 | $43,452 | $20,083 |
| Some College | $36,389 | $44,000 | $25,500 |
$29,623
Average Earnings
$43,452
Average Male
$20,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.94% of Tazewell residents speak only English, while 1.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,034 | 640 | 31.47% |
| Black | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
30.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.8%
Male Poverty Rate
30.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tazewell is White, with 31.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tazewell is Black, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.68% |
| High School | 35.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.55% |
| Some College | 4.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 10.64% |
| Female Employed | 9.64% |
| Male Employed | 5.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,196 | $55,464 |
| Households | $39,554 | $46,230 |
| Married Families | $53,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,429 | $34,646 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
97
Number of Veterans
97
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96 | 5.82% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 3.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.2%
Labor Force Participation
36.3%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44%
Born in Tazewell
98.73%
Native Born
1.27%
Foreign Born
0.86%
Non Citizen
0.41%
Naturalized
98.73% of Tazewell residents were born in the United States, with 44% having been born in Tennessee. 0.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,369 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2028 | 2,367 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2027 | 2,364 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2026 | 2,361 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2025 | 2,359 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2024 | 2,356 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2023 | 2,354 | 17 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 2,337 | -11 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 2,348 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 2,346 | 70 | 3.08% |
| 2019 | 2,276 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 2,273 | -8 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 2,281 | 18 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 2,263 | -8 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 2,271 | 92 | 4.22% |
| 2014 | 2,179 | -16 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 2,195 | -10 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 2,205 | -25 | -1.12% |
| 2011 | 2,230 | -9 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 2,239 | 0 | 0% |