Tazewell County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51185 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,624 | — | #1,214 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $47,313 | -37.0% | #2,887 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.0 years | +15.7% | #753 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $118,300 | -58.0% | #2,706 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $795 | -31.6% | #2,141 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% | +46.9% | #2,522 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Tazewell County has a population of 39,624, making it the #1,214 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.0 years, which is 15.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Tazewell County is $47,313, ranking #2,887 out of 3,222 counties — 37.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.5% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Tazewell County is $118,300 (-58.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $795/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.4%.
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95.9% of residents in Tazewell County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% above the national rate.
About Tazewell County, Virginia
Tazewell County, Virginia has a total population of 39,624, making it the 1,214th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tazewell County is 45.0 years, which is 15.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Tazewell County is $47,313, which ranks #2,887 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Tazewell County is $118,300, 58.0% below the national median. Renters in Tazewell County pay a median gross rent of $795 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Tazewell County, 16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.4 min.
Tazewell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (3.0%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
All data for Tazewell County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.