Tazewell County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Name: Tazewell County, Virginia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Tazewell County, Virginia has a population of 39,933, the 44th most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $45,788 and the median home value is $116,100. The poverty rate is 19.3%.

Tazewell County Quick Facts

Population 39,933

Median Household Income $45,788

Median Home Value $116,100

Poverty Rate 19.3%

Unemployment Rate 4.8%

Median Age 45.0 years

Homeownership Rate 73.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.4%

High School Graduation 87.3%

Cities/Places 15

Population 39,933 44th of 133

Median Income $45,788 50% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.3%

Unemployment 4.8%

Median Household Income

Tazewell

$45,788

$90,974

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Tazewell

$116,100

$360,700

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.3%

$25K-$50K 27.5%

$50K-$100K 25.7%

$100K+ 21.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.1%

$10K-$15K

7.6%

$15K-$20K

5.4%

$20K-$25K

5.3%

$25K-$30K

6.2%

$30K-$35K

7.0%

$35K-$40K

6.2%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

7.4%

$60K-$75K

8.1%

$75K-$100K

10.1%

$100K-$125K

7.0%

$125K-$150K

6.4%

$150K-$200K

4.6%

$200K+

3.5%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

44.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.0%

Renter 26.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.9%

18-34

18.3%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

27.8%

75+

9.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 60 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Tazewell County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Richlands	5,188	$37,382	28.0%	$107,300
Bluefield	5,016	$53,500	14.9%	$161,100
Tazewell	4,419	$35,392	23.2%	$110,400
Raven	1,826	$36,063	31.7%	$87,900
Claypool Hill	1,332	$46,895	13.9%	$169,200
Cedar Bluff	1,156	$40,179	17.9%	$123,300
Springville	953	$44,286	20.8%	$94,600
Gratton	797	$111,875	15.3%	$111,000
Boissevain	757	$25,951	21.0%	$28,300
Pounding Mill	235	N/A	12.3%	$96,400
Pocahontas	219	$41,250	20.1%	N/A
Abbs Valley	129	N/A	2.3%	$269,100
Falls Mills	97	N/A	19.6%	$67,100
Jewell Ridge	48	$26,250	0.0%	N/A
Doran	13	N/A	100.0%	N/A

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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. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Tazewell County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Tazewell County, Virginia?

Tazewell County has a population of 39,933, making it the 44th most populous county in Virginia.

What is the median income in Tazewell County?

The median household income in Tazewell County is $45,788 with a poverty rate of 19.3%.

How many cities are in Tazewell County, Virginia?

Tazewell County contains 15 Census-designated places.