Tazewell, TN

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Tazewell Overview

2,207
TOTAL POPULATION
1,041
MALE POPULATION
1,166
FEMALE POPULATION
89.28
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.01
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$21,317
PER CAPITA INCOME
$49,196
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$39,554
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
54.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
45.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,410
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
691
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
39.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Tazewell Zip Codes

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Race in Tazewell

The most populous races in Tazewell are White / Caucasian (2,103 | 95.3%), Two or more Races (44 | 2.0%), and Asian (28 | 1.3%).
Race in Tazewell
Race# Population% Population
Asian281.3%
Black / African American281.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan40.2%
White / Caucasian2,10395.3%
Two or more Races442.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,207100.0%

Ancestry in Tazewell

The most populous ancestries reported in Tazewell are American (360 | 16.3%), Irish (263 | 11.9%), German (168 | 7.6%), English (123 | 5.6%), and Scottish (78 | 3.5%), together accounting for 44.9% of all Tazewell residents.
Ancestry in Tazewell
Ancestry# Population% Population
American36016.3%
Arab40.2%
Canadian150.7%
Cherokee60.3%
Dutch251.1%
English1235.6%
European532.4%
French331.5%
German1687.6%
Indian (Asian)190.9%
Irish26311.9%
Italian70.3%
Korean90.4%
Palestinian40.2%
Polish120.5%
Scotch-Irish80.4%
Scottish783.5%
Slovak10.1%
Swedish50.2%
Welsh90.4%
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Immigrants in Tazewell

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Tazewell came from Asia (18 | 0.8%), Canada (10 | 0.4%), China (9 | 0.4%), Eastern Asia (9 | 0.4%), and Philippines (9 | 0.4%), together accounting for 2.5% of all Tazewell residents.
Immigrants in Tazewell
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia180.8%
Canada100.4%
China90.4%
Eastern Asia90.4%
Philippines90.4%
South Eastern Asia90.4%
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Sex and Age in Tazewell

Sex and Age in Tazewell

The most populous age groups in Tazewell are 20 to 24 Years (110 | 10.6%) for men and 85 Years and over (115 | 9.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Tazewell
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years77 (7.4%)48 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Years39 (3.7%)54 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years81 (7.8%)96 (8.2%)
15 to 19 Years54 (5.2%)72 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years110 (10.6%)59 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years60 (5.8%)55 (4.7%)
30 to 34 Years65 (6.2%)105 (9.0%)
35 to 39 Years88 (8.5%)65 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Years45 (4.3%)59 (5.1%)
45 to 49 Years42 (4.0%)38 (3.3%)
50 to 54 Years74 (7.1%)100 (8.6%)
55 to 59 Years40 (3.8%)58 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years91 (8.7%)51 (4.4%)
65 to 69 Years55 (5.3%)105 (9.0%)
70 to 74 Years60 (5.8%)24 (2.1%)
75 to 79 Years18 (1.7%)37 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years24 (2.3%)25 (2.1%)
85 Years and over18 (1.7%)115 (9.9%)
Total1,041 (100.0%)1,166 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Tazewell

Median Family Size in Tazewell

The median family size in Tazewell is 3.19 persons per family, with married-couple families (361 | 73.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.3 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (49 | 9.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.71 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Tazewell
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple361 (73.2%)3.30
Single Male/Father49 (9.9%)2.71
Single Female/Mother83 (16.8%)2.96
Total Families493 (100.0%)3.19

Median Household Size in Tazewell

The median household size in Tazewell is 2.23 persons per household, with married-couple households (361 | 38.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.32 persons per household. non-family households (453 | 47.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.09 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Tazewell
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple361 (38.2%)3.32
Single Male/Father49 (5.2%)3.06
Single Female/Mother83 (8.8%)3.29
Non-family453 (47.9%)1.09
Total Households946 (100.0%)2.23

Household Size by Marriage Status in Tazewell

Out of a total of 946 households in Tazewell, 493 (52.1%) are family households, while 453 (47.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 203, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 430.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Tazewell
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-430 (45.5%)
2-Person Households203 (21.5%)23 (2.4%)
3-Person Households81 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households70 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households90 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households18 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households31 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total493 (52.1%)453 (47.9%)

Female Fertility in Tazewell

Fertility by Age in Tazewell

Average fertility rate in Tazewell is 84.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 108.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 51.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Tazewell
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years20 (51.3%)91.0
35 to 50 years19 (48.7%)108.0
Total39 (100.0%)84.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tazewell

17.9% of women with births (39) in Tazewell are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 65.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tazewell
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years7 (35.0%)13 (65.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Total7 (17.9%)32 (82.1%)

Fertility by Education in Tazewell

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Tazewell
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma39 (100.0%)223.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total39 (100.0%)84.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tazewell

82.1% of women with births in Tazewell are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 17.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 82.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tazewell
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma7 (17.9%)32 (82.1%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (17.9%)32 (82.1%)

Income in Tazewell

Income Overview in Tazewell

Per Capita Income in Tazewell is $21,317, while median incomes of families and households are $49,196 and $39,554 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,207$21,317
Median Family Income493$49,196
Mean Family Income493$55,464
Median Household Income946$39,554
Mean Household Income946$46,230
Income Deficit493$13,410
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,20754.35%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,20745.65¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,2070.42

Earnings by Sex in Tazewell

Average Earnings in Tazewell are $29,158, $43,810 for men and $20,000 for women, a difference of 54.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Tazewell
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male414 (51.2%)$43,810
Female394 (48.8%)$20,000
Total808 (100.0%)$29,158

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tazewell

The most common earnings brackets in Tazewell are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (77 | 18.6%) and $2,499 or less for women (70 | 17.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tazewell
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less19 (4.6%)70 (17.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)22 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49926 (6.3%)34 (8.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)12 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)17 (4.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9998 (1.9%)14 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4994 (1.0%)20 (5.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99918 (4.3%)8 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)20 (5.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99911 (2.7%)35 (8.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99962 (15.0%)35 (8.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)14 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99941 (9.9%)18 (4.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99928 (6.8%)12 (3.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9999 (2.2%)16 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99929 (7.0%)24 (6.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99977 (18.6%)4 (1.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99920 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99944 (10.6%)19 (4.8%)
$100,000+18 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total414 (100.0%)394 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tazewell

Average earnings in Tazewell are $43,452 for men and $20,083 for women, a difference of 53.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,313, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $37,083. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $25,500, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $19,531.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tazewell
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$37,083$19,531
College or Associate's Degree$44,000$25,500
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$85,313$0
Total$43,452$20,083

Family Income in Tazewell

Family Income Brackets in Tazewell

According to the Tazewell family income data, there are 114 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.1% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 6 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Tazewell
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000357.1%
$10,000 to $14,999255.1%
$15,000 to $24,9999619.5%
$25,000 to $34,999295.9%
$35,000 to $49,9996613.4%
$50,000 to $74,99911423.1%
$75,000 to $99,9996813.8%
$100,000 to $149,999418.3%
$150,000 to $199,999132.6%
$200,000+61.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tazewell

2-person families (203 | 41.2%) account for the highest median family income in Tazewell with $52,928 per family, while 2-person families (203 | 41.2%) have the highest median income of $26,464 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tazewell
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families203 (41.2%)$52,928
3-Person Families91 (18.5%)$46,917
4-Person Families76 (15.4%)$48,393
5-Person Families74 (15.0%)$0
6-Person Families40 (8.1%)$0
7+ Person Families9 (1.8%)$0
Total493 (100.0%)$49,196

Family Income by Number of Earners in Tazewell

The median family income in Tazewell is $49,196, with families comprising 3+ earners (26) having the highest median family income of $91,875, while families with no earners (106) have the lowest median family income of $22,426, accounting for 5.3% and 21.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Tazewell
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners106 (21.5%)$22,426
1 Earner214 (43.4%)$43,611
2 Earners147 (29.8%)$64,013
3+ Earners26 (5.3%)$91,875
Total493 (100.0%)$49,196

Household Income in Tazewell

Household Income Brackets in Tazewell

With 215 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Tazewell, accounting for 22.7% of all households. In contrast, only 13 households (1.4%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Tazewell
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000909.5%
$10,000 to $14,999697.3%
$15,000 to $24,99917018.0%
$25,000 to $34,9999610.1%
$35,000 to $49,99921522.7%
$50,000 to $74,99914415.2%
$75,000 to $99,999919.6%
$100,000 to $149,999434.5%
$150,000 to $199,999131.4%
$200,000+151.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Tazewell

The median household income in Tazewell is $39,554, with the highest median household income of $47,031 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 255 households (27.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 69 households (7.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Tazewell
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years69 (7.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years304 (32.1%)$39,643
45 to 64 Years255 (27.0%)$47,031
65+ Years318 (33.6%)$29,688
Total946 (100.0%)$39,554

Poverty in Tazewell

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tazewell

With 29.8% poverty level for males and 30.7% for females among the residents of Tazewell, 12 to 14 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 65 males (94.2%) and 12 females (60.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tazewell
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (23.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)12 (60.0%)
6 to 11 Years25 (65.8%)45 (59.2%)
12 to 14 Years65 (94.2%)26 (55.3%)
15 Years19 (70.4%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)6 (26.1%)
18 to 24 Years31 (24.2%)11 (12.9%)
25 to 34 Years20 (16.0%)75 (46.9%)
35 to 44 Years63 (47.4%)44 (35.5%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)24 (18.8%)
55 to 64 Years44 (36.4%)22 (20.2%)
65 to 74 Years6 (5.7%)49 (41.2%)
75 Years and over10 (20.4%)26 (17.8%)
Total301 (29.8%)340 (30.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tazewell

According to the poverty statistics in Tazewell, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tazewell
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years59 (76.6%)48 (100.0%)
5 Years13 (100.0%)8 (40.0%)
6 to 11 Years13 (34.2%)31 (40.8%)
12 to 14 Years4 (5.8%)21 (44.7%)
15 Years8 (29.6%)23 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years9 (100.0%)17 (73.9%)
18 to 24 Years97 (75.8%)74 (87.1%)
25 to 34 Years105 (84.0%)85 (53.1%)
35 to 44 Years70 (52.6%)80 (64.5%)
45 to 54 Years116 (100.0%)104 (81.2%)
55 to 64 Years77 (63.6%)87 (79.8%)
65 to 74 Years99 (94.3%)70 (58.8%)
75 Years and over39 (79.6%)120 (82.2%)
Total709 (70.2%)768 (69.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tazewell

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Tazewell show that 17.7% or 64 of the total 361 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 34.7%, comprising of 49 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tazewell
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children168 (94.4%)10 (5.6%)
1 or 2 Children92 (65.2%)49 (34.7%)
3 or 4 Children30 (85.7%)5 (14.3%)
5 or more Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total297 (82.3%)64 (17.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tazewell

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tazewell
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)19 (82.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)19 (59.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)2 (33.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)62 (74.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tazewell

The poverty data for Tazewell shows that 64 of the married-couple family households (17.7%) and 62 of the single-parent households (47.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 49 households (34.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tazewell
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children10 (5.6%)19 (44.2%)
1 or 2 Children49 (34.7%)19 (31.1%)
3 or 4 Children5 (14.3%)2 (33.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Total64 (17.7%)62 (47.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Tazewell

Employment by Class of Employer in Tazewell

Among the 629 employed individuals in Tazewell, private company employees (509 | 80.9%), local government employees (65 | 10.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (29 | 4.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Tazewell
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees50980.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)162.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations294.6%
Local Government Employees6510.3%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees20.3%
Unpaid Family Workers81.3%
Total629100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Tazewell

According to the labor force statistics for Tazewell, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,762), 39.2% or 691 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.2% or 50 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 66.1% or 170 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.2% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Tazewell
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years26 (34.2%)5 (19.2%)
20 to 24 Years99 (58.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years72 (62.6%)16 (22.2%)
30 to 34 Years76 (44.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years170 (66.1%)29 (17.1%)
45 to 54 Years141 (55.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years49 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years38 (26.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years19 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total691 (39.2%)50 (7.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tazewell

According to labor force statistics for Tazewell, 52.7% of individuals (546) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,036) are in the labor force, with 8.2% or 45 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 61.0% or 203 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.2% or 32 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tazewell
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School24 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma263 (56.9%)56 (12.2%)
College / Associate Degree203 (61.0%)21 (6.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher56 (46.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total546 (52.7%)85 (8.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Tazewell

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tazewell are Health Diagnosing & Treating (64 | 10.0%), Community & Social Service (44 | 6.9%), Education Instruction & Library (38 | 5.9%), Management (25 | 3.9%), and Health Technologists (21 | 3.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Tazewell

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tazewell, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Business & Financial (87.5%), and Community & Social Service (86.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Tazewell
OccupationMaleFemale
Management17 (68.0%)8 (32.0%)
Business & Financial2 (12.5%)14 (87.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science12 (70.6%)5 (29.4%)
Computers & Mathematics4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
Architecture & Engineering8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 6 (13.6%)38 (86.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library6 (15.8%)32 (84.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating34 (53.1%)30 (46.9%)
Health Technologists21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)71 (42.8%)95 (57.2%)
Total (Overall)391 (61.1%)249 (38.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Tazewell are Healthcare Support (27 | 4.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (25 | 3.9%), Personal Care & Service (25 | 3.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (15 | 2.3%), and Security & Protection (5 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in Tazewell

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Tazewell, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (80.0%), and Healthcare Support (70.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Tazewell
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support8 (29.6%)19 (70.4%)
Security & Protection5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving5 (20.0%)20 (80.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Total (Category)33 (34.0%)64 (66.0%)
Total (Overall)391 (61.1%)249 (38.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Tazewell are Sales & Related (62 | 9.7%), and Office & Administration (41 | 6.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Tazewell

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Tazewell
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related33 (53.2%)29 (46.8%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Total (Category)33 (32.0%)70 (68.0%)
Total (Overall)391 (61.1%)249 (38.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Tazewell are , and Construction & Extraction (47 | 7.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Tazewell

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Tazewell
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction43 (91.5%)4 (8.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)43 (91.5%)4 (8.5%)
Total (Overall)391 (61.1%)249 (38.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Tazewell are Production (119 | 18.6%), Transportation (57 | 8.9%), and Material Moving (51 | 8.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Tazewell

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Tazewell
OccupationMaleFemale
Production107 (89.9%)12 (10.1%)
Transportation57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving47 (92.2%)4 (7.8%)
Total (Category)211 (92.9%)16 (7.0%)
Total (Overall)391 (61.1%)249 (38.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Tazewell

Employment Industries in Tazewell

The major employment industries in Tazewell include Manufacturing (201 | 31.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (121 | 18.9%), Retail Trade (63 | 9.8%), Educational Services (51 | 8.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (50 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Tazewell

Employment Industries by Sex in Tazewell

The Tazewell industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Public Administration (90.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Tazewell
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction24 (85.7%)4 (14.3%)
Manufacturing185 (92.0%)16 (8.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Retail Trade24 (38.1%)39 (61.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific11 (68.8%)5 (31.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Educational Services6 (11.8%)45 (88.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance45 (37.2%)76 (62.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services7 (28.0%)18 (72.0%)
Public Administration2 (9.1%)20 (90.9%)
Total391 (61.1%)249 (38.9%)

Education in Tazewell

School Enrollment in Tazewell

The most common levels of schooling among the 492 students in Tazewell are middle school (129 | 26.2%), high school (110 | 22.4%), and elementary school (94 | 19.1%).
School Enrollment in Tazewell
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool265.3%
Kindergarten326.5%
Elementary School9419.1%
Middle School12926.2%
High School11022.4%
College / Undergraduate6212.6%
Graduate / Professional397.9%
Total492100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tazewell

Out of a total of 492 students who are enrolled in schools in Tazewell, 45 (9.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 447 (90.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 31 (81.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 26 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tazewell
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old92 (98.9%)1 (1.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds171 (97.2%)5 (2.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds7 (18.4%)31 (81.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds31 (79.5%)8 (20.5%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total447 (90.9%)45 (9.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tazewell

Business (96 | 36.1%), science & technology (65 | 24.4%), bio, nature & agricultural (41 | 15.4%), engineering (15 | 5.6%), and communications (15 | 5.6%) are the most common fields of study among 266 individuals in Tazewell who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tazewell
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4115.4%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering155.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies93.4%
Science & Technology6524.4%
Business9636.1%
Education134.9%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications155.6%
Arts & Humanities124.5%
Total266100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Tazewell

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tazewell

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Tazewell are males with 2 vehicles (205, accounting for 53.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (73, making up 84.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tazewell
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle4 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle80 (20.8%)76 (31.1%)
2 Vehicles205 (53.2%)73 (29.9%)
3 Vehicles51 (13.3%)54 (22.1%)
4 Vehicles25 (6.5%)18 (7.4%)
5 or more Vehicles20 (5.2%)23 (9.4%)
Total385 (100.0%)244 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Tazewell

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Tazewell are 5 to 9 minutes (170 commuters, 27.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (164 commuters, 26.2%), and 20 to 24 minutes (78 commuters, 12.5%).
Commute Time in Tazewell
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes50.8%
5 to 9 Minutes17027.2%
10 to 14 Minutes467.4%
15 to 19 Minutes16426.2%
20 to 24 Minutes7812.5%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes396.2%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes40.6%
45 to 59 Minutes497.8%
60 to 89 Minutes477.5%
90 or more Minutes233.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Tazewell

The most common commute times in Tazewell are 15 to 19 minutes (127 commuters, 33.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (89 commuters, 37.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Tazewell
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)5 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes81 (21.0%)89 (37.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes28 (7.3%)18 (7.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes127 (33.0%)37 (15.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes24 (6.2%)54 (22.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes33 (8.6%)6 (2.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (1.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes31 (8.1%)18 (7.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes43 (11.2%)4 (1.7%)
90 or more Minutes18 (4.7%)5 (2.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tazewell

The most frequent times of departure to work in Tazewell are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (55, 14.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (53, 22.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tazewell
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM51 (13.3%)9 (3.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM27 (7.0%)8 (3.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM47 (12.2%)13 (5.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM55 (14.3%)32 (13.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM39 (10.1%)14 (5.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM30 (7.8%)13 (5.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM30 (7.8%)53 (22.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)24 (10.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)33 (13.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM7 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM42 (10.9%)11 (4.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM36 (9.3%)30 (12.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM21 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total385 (100.0%)240 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Tazewell

Occupancy by Ownership in Tazewell

Of the total 946 dwellings in Tazewell, owner-occupied units account for 537 (56.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 409 (43.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Tazewell
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units53756.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units40943.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units946100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Tazewell

Occupancy by Household Size in Tazewell
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household43045.5%
2-Person Household22623.9%
3-Person Household818.6%
4+ Person Household20922.1%
Total Housing Units946100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tazewell

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tazewell
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household226 (52.6%)204 (47.4%)
2-Person Household150 (66.4%)76 (33.6%)
3-Person Household45 (55.6%)36 (44.4%)
4+ Person Household116 (55.5%)93 (44.5%)
Total Housing Units537 (56.8%)409 (43.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tazewell

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tazewell
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School30 (20.8%)114 (79.2%)
High School Diploma203 (63.0%)119 (37.0%)
College/Associate Degree159 (54.3%)134 (45.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher145 (77.5%)42 (22.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tazewell

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tazewell
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years21322.5%
35 to 44 Years16016.9%
45 to 54 Years11912.6%
55 to 64 Years13614.4%
65 to 74 Years15116.0%
75 to 84 Years525.5%
85 Years and Over11512.2%
Total946100.0%

Housing Finances in Tazewell

Median Income by Occupancy in Tazewell

Median Income by Occupancy in Tazewell
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied537 (56.8%)$48,657
Renter-Occupied409 (43.2%)$21,847
Average946 (100.0%)$39,554

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tazewell

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tazewell
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)43 (10.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99940 (7.4%)7 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9998 (1.5%)61 (14.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99911 (2.1%)44 (10.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99933 (6.1%)82 (20.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99956 (10.4%)40 (9.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999135 (25.1%)80 (19.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999107 (19.9%)37 (9.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99976 (14.1%)15 (3.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99943 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more28 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total537 (100.0%)409 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tazewell

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tazewell
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30068 (12.7%)53 (13.0%)
$300 to $499122 (22.7%)44 (10.8%)
$500 to $799161 (30.0%)189 (46.2%)
$800 to $99993 (17.3%)91 (22.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49980 (14.9%)10 (2.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9994 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4993 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more6 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total537 (100.0%)409 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Tazewell

Housing Structures in Tazewell

Housing Structures in Tazewell
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached72176.2%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments677.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments222.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments222.3%
10 or more Apartments707.4%
Mobile Home / Other444.6%
Total946100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tazewell

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tazewell
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached515 (71.4%)206 (28.6%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)67 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)70 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other22 (50.0%)22 (50.0%)
Total537 (56.8%)409 (43.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tazewell

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tazewell
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (0.7%)63 (15.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms160 (29.8%)165 (40.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms166 (30.9%)115 (28.1%)
8 or more Rooms207 (38.6%)66 (16.1%)
Total537 (100.0%)409 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tazewell

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tazewell
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas62 (11.6%)48 (11.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas6 (1.1%)4 (1.0%)
Electricity452 (84.2%)357 (87.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels13 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used4 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total537 (100.0%)409 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Tazewell

Household Vehicle Usage in Tazewell
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4 (0.7%)34 (8.3%)
1 Vehicle133 (24.8%)243 (59.4%)
2 Vehicles229 (42.6%)94 (23.0%)
3 or more Vehicles171 (31.8%)38 (9.3%)
Total537 (100.0%)409 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Tazewell

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Tazewell

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units287250
Median Property Value$179,400$148,300
Median Household Income$45,961$22
Monthly Housing Costs$421$0
Real Estate Taxes$646$8

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tazewell

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tazewell
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00013 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99941 (14.3%)49 (19.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999206 (71.8%)198 (79.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99917 (5.9%)3 (1.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more10 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total287 (100.0%)250 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tazewell

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tazewell
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00021 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99932 (11.2%)19 (7.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99941 (14.3%)20 (8.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999108 (37.6%)15 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99929 (10.1%)27 (10.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (7.3%)78 (31.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99929 (10.1%)55 (22.0%)
$150,000 or more6 (2.1%)14 (5.6%)
Total287 (100.0%)250 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tazewell

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tazewell
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x61 (21.2%)59,250 (23,700.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x21 (7.3%)117 (46.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x23 (8.0%)50 (20.0%)
4.0x or more182 (63.4%)50 (20.0%)
Total287 (100.0%)250 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tazewell

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tazewell
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800228 (79.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49941 (14.3%)172 (68.8%)
$800 to $1,49918 (6.3%)57 (22.8%)
Total287 (100.0%)250 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Tazewell

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tazewell

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tazewell
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years155 (98.1%)3 (1.9%)
6 to 18 Years339 (96.6%)12 (3.4%)
19 to 25 Years193 (91.0%)19 (9.0%)
26 to 34 Years248 (97.6%)6 (2.4%)
35 to 44 Years188 (73.2%)69 (26.9%)
45 to 54 Years162 (66.4%)82 (33.6%)
55 to 64 Years207 (90.0%)23 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years224 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older195 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,911 (89.9%)214 (10.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tazewell

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tazewell
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born155 (98.1%)3 (1.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen339 (96.6%)12 (3.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen193 (91.0%)19 (9.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tazewell

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tazewell
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000564 (87.2%)83 (12.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999564 (95.4%)27 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999268 (83.5%)53 (16.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999279 (91.5%)26 (8.5%)
$100,000 and over225 (90.0%)25 (10.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tazewell

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tazewell
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6142 (89.9%)34 (21.5%)
6 to 18 Years265 (75.5%)112 (31.9%)
19 to 25 Years53 (25.0%)156 (73.6%)
25 to 34 Years116 (45.7%)132 (52.0%)
35 to 44 Years65 (25.3%)138 (53.7%)
45 to 54 Years42 (17.2%)126 (51.6%)
55 to 64 Years129 (56.1%)86 (37.4%)
65 to 74 Years224 (100.0%)82 (36.6%)
75 Years and over195 (100.0%)164 (84.1%)
Total1,231 (57.9%)1,030 (48.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tazewell

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tazewell
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years59 (37.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years69 (27.3%)40 (16.3%)
35 to 64 Years121 (32.7%)132 (36.6%)
65 to 74 Years25 (23.8%)78 (65.5%)
75 Years and over36 (73.5%)122 (83.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Tazewell

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Tazewell: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years27 (10.7%)26 (10.6%)
35 to 64 Years40 (10.8%)50 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years19 (18.1%)13 (10.9%)
75 Years and over14 (28.6%)101 (69.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Tazewell: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years27 (10.7%)33 (13.5%)
35 to 64 Years74 (20.0%)69 (19.1%)
65 to 74 Years4 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (4.1%)2 (1.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Tazewell: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years59 (37.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years22 (8.7%)26 (10.6%)
35 to 64 Years67 (18.1%)32 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years5 (4.8%)37 (31.1%)
75 Years and over28 (57.1%)8 (5.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Tazewell: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years59 (37.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years26 (10.3%)40 (16.3%)
35 to 64 Years84 (22.7%)123 (34.1%)
65 to 74 Years3 (2.9%)65 (54.6%)
75 Years and over30 (61.2%)33 (22.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Tazewell: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years1 (0.4%)33 (13.5%)
35 to 64 Years39 (10.5%)26 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)37 (31.1%)
75 Years and over10 (20.4%)19 (13.0%)

Technology Access in Tazewell

Computing Device Access in Tazewell

Computing Device Access in Tazewell
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop53256.2%
Smartphone64568.2%
Tablet54557.6%
No Computing Device14915.8%
Total946100.0%

Internet Access in Tazewell

Internet Access in Tazewell
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet50.5%
Broadband Home60563.9%
Cellular Data Only353.7%
Satellite Internet505.3%
No Internet25727.2%
Total946100.0%

Tazewell Summary

Tazewell, Tennessee is a small town located in Claiborne County, in the northeastern corner of the state. It is situated on the banks of the Clinch River, and is the county seat of Claiborne County. The town was founded in 1807 and has a population of approximately 2,500 people.

History

Tazewell was founded in 1807 by William Tazewell, a Revolutionary War veteran and surveyor. He named the town after his father, Benjamin Tazewell, who was a prominent politician in Virginia. The town was originally known as Tazewell Court House, and was the county seat of Claiborne County.
In 1819, the town was incorporated and the name was changed to Tazewell. The town was a major stop on the stagecoach route between Knoxville and Cumberland Gap. During the Civil War, Tazewell was the site of a major battle between Union and Confederate forces. The town was also the site of a major Confederate victory in the Battle of Tazewell in 1863.

Geography

Tazewell is located in the northeastern corner of Tennessee, in Claiborne County. It is situated on the banks of the Clinch River, and is surrounded by the Cumberland Mountains. The town is located approximately 30 miles from Knoxville, and is accessible by US Route 25E.
The town has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all of which is land. The town has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 57 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

Tazewell’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and tobacco. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and a few manufacturing plants.
The town is also a popular tourist destination, due to its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The town is home to several historic sites, including the Tazewell County Courthouse, the Tazewell County Jail, and the Tazewell County Museum.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Tazewell had a population of 2,500 people. The racial makeup of the town was 95.2% White, 2.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $35,000. The per capita income for the town was $15,000. About 17.5% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Tazewell?
Total Population of Tazewell is 2,207.
What is the Total Male Population of Tazewell?
Total Male Population of Tazewell is 1,041.
What is the Total Female Population of Tazewell?
Total Female Population of Tazewell is 1,166.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Tazewell?
There are 89.28 Males per 100 Females in Tazewell.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Tazewell?
There are 112.01 Females per 100 Males in Tazewell.
What is the Median Population Age in Tazewell?
Median Population Age in Tazewell is 37.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Tazewell
Average Family Size in Tazewell is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Tazewell
Average Household Size in Tazewell is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Tazewell?
Per Capita income in Tazewell is $21,317.
What is the Median Family Income in Tazewell?
Median Family Income in Tazewell is $49,196.
What is the Median Household income in Tazewell?
Median Household Income in Tazewell is $39,554.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Tazewell?
Income or Wage Gap in Tazewell is 54.3%.
Women in Tazewell earn 45.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Tazewell?
Family Income Deficit in Tazewell is $13,410.
Families that are below poverty line in Tazewell earn $13,410 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Tazewell?
Inequality or Gini Index in Tazewell is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Tazewell?
There are 691 People in the Labor Forcein in Tazewell.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Tazewell?
39.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Tazewell.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Tazewell?
Unemployment Rate in Tazewell is 7.2%.