Tazewell County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Tazewell County is located in Virginia with a total population of 39,933. It is the 44th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tazewell County is 45.0 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tazewell County is $45,788. This is 50% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 42% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.3%. This is 94% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $116,100. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $360,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Tazewell County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Tazewell County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.9% vs 59.0%). The Black or African American population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%.