Tazewell County, VA

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    2024 Population
    39,624
    US Senator
    Mark Warner
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tim Kaine
    Democratic Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    18.5%
    3.93% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $47,313
    3.33% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $118,300
    1.89% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    14,073
    0.278% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Tazewell County, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.8% of the residents in Tazewell County, VA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Tazewell County, VA are Southwest Virginia Community College (651 degrees awarded in 2024) and Bluefield University (359 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Tazewell County, VA was $118,300, and the homeownership rate was 74.4%.

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    Population & Diversity

    Tazewell County, VA is home to a population of 39.6k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.26% of Tazewell County, VA residents were born outside of the country (499 people).

    In 2024, there were 30.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.8k people) in Tazewell County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 801 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.8% of Tazewell County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Tazewell County, VA was 99.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tazewell County, VA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      36.8k ± 50
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.2k ± 274
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      801 ± 285
    1.35%
    Hispanic Population
    535 people

    In 2024, there were 30.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.8k people) in Tazewell County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 801 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.35% of the people in Tazewell County, VA are hispanic (535 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Tazewell County, VA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. El Salvador
      108,778 ± 8,047 people
    2. India
      98,440 ± 7,659 people
    3. Mexico
      58,677 ± 5,927 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 108,778 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,440 and Mexico with 58,677.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.26%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    499 people
    1.17%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    466 people

    As of 2024, 1.26% of Tazewell County, VA residents (499 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tazewell County, VA was 1.17%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      976 ± 181
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      258 ± 112
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      241 ± 101

    Tazewell County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.78 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.9% of the population of Tazewell County, VA has health coverage, with 38.4% on employee plans, 20.9% on Medicaid, 24.5% on Medicare, 9.84% on non-group plans, and 2.23% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Tazewell County, VA see 2,101 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,101 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2212 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 352 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,101 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tazewell County, VA

    Primary care physicians in Tazewell County, VA see an average of 2,101 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,101 patients).

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 16.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 24% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    4.08%
    Uninsured
    38.4%
    Employer Coverage
    20.9%
    Medicaid
    24.5%
    Medicare
    9.84%
    Non-Group
    2.23%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tazewell County, VA declined by 13.2% from 4.7% to 4.08%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tazewell County, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.48 in Tazewell County, VA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.7% in Tazewell County, VA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.97% in Tazewell County, VA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Tazewell County, VA employs 14.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Tazewell County, VA were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,208 people), Retail Trade (2,021 people), and Manufacturing (1,807 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($97,829), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($82,045), and Utilities ($77,500).

    Employment

    Occupations

    14.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 886
    0.278%
    1 Year growth
    ± 9.09%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tazewell County, VA grew at a rate of 0.278%, from 14k employees to 14.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tazewell County, VA, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,766 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,545 people), and Production Occupations (1,252 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tazewell County, VA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    14.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 886
    0.278%
    1 Year growth
    ± 9.09%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tazewell County, VA grew at a rate of 0.278%, from 14k employees to 14.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tazewell County, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,208 people), Retail Trade (2,021 people), and Manufacturing (1,807 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tazewell County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Tazewell County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $47,749
    Median earning men ± $2,664
    $33,814
    Median earning women ± $1,680

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($97,885), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,375), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,171).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($50,027), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($48,828), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($43,050).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 82
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 64
      Retail Trade
    3. 61
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $111k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $78.6k
      Retail Trade
    3. $40.6k
      Manufacturing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

    Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.8%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Other (0.905%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Virginia

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    Mark Warner
    Senator from Virginia2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2009
    Tim Kaine
    Senator from Virginia1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Tazewell County, VA awarded 1,010 degrees. The student population of Tazewell County, VA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,369 male students and 1,954 female students.

    The largest universities in Tazewell County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Southwest Virginia Community College (651 and 64.5%) and Bluefield University (359 and 35.5%).

    The most popular majors in Tazewell County, VA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (115 and 11.4%), General Biomedical Sciences (86 and 8.51%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (69 and 6.83%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $24,950.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 3,323 students enrolled in Tazewell County, VA, 41.2% men and 58.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,690 records, of which 62.6% were women and 37.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      115 degrees awarded
    2. General Studies
      43 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      37 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Tazewell County, VA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 115 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Tazewell County, VA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Southwest Virginia Community College
      651 degrees awarded
    2. Bluefield University
      359 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwest Virginia Community College with 651 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,950) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,820) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Tazewell County, VA was $118,300 in 2024, which is 0.356 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $116,100 to $118,300, a 1.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Tazewell County, VA is 74.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    In 2025, 10.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tazewell County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.401%.

    Housing

    Property

    $118,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,286
    $12,123
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$750

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tazewell County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Tazewell County, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    74.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 74.4% of the housing units in Tazewell County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tazewell County, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $47,313
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,483
    16.3k
    Number of Households
    ± 959

    In 2024, the median household income of the 16.3k households in Tazewell County, VA grew to $47,313 from the previous year's value of $45,788.

    The following chart displays the households in Tazewell County, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Tazewell County, VA is from Virginia.
    0.47
    2024 Wage GINI in Virginia
    0.472
    2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (81.4%)
    2. Carpooled (7.93%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.98%)

    In 2024, 81.4% of workers in Tazewell County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.93%) and those who worked at home (6.98%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Tazewell County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tazewell County, VA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tazewell County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.401%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    18.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tazewell County, VA (7.02k out of 37.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tazewell County, VA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 27.3% of the children was living in poverty in Tazewell County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.2%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 208 in Tazewell County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 77.9% per 100,000 population.

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