Tazewell County's 2026 population is estimated at 38,181, reflecting a -0.9% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Tazewell County is the 48th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 45,118 and has grown -15.38% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45 years
Female: 47 years
Male: 42.4 years
There are 31,709 adults, (9,411 of whom are seniors) in Tazewell County.
Female: 19,653 (49.6%)
Male: 19,971 (50.4%)
The racial composition of Tazewell County includes 93.07% White, 3.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,879 | 93.07% |
| Black or African American | 1,268 | 3.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,010 | 2.55% |
| Asian | 244 | 0.62% |
| Other race | 203 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.02% |
Tazewell County 's average per capita income is $42,725. Household income levels show a median of $47,313. The poverty rate stands at 18.52%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,163 | - |
| Families | $65,941 | $86,751 |
| Households | $47,313 | $69,710 |
| Non Families | $26,485 | $34,852 |
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