2023 ACS Census Data · Population 39,933
Tazewell County is a small county in Virginia with a population of 39,933. The median household income is $45,788, 30% below the national average. The poverty rate is 19.3%, median home value is $116,100, and 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 32% below the national average.
Population
39,933
2023 estimate
Rank #1207 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$45,788
Household
Rank #2889 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$116,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #2633 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
16.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #2527 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
39% below Virginia avg·30% below national avg
Poverty Rate
49% below Virginia avg·29% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
22% below Virginia avg·22% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$28,604
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
19.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
44.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
58% below Virginia avg·45% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
35% below Virginia avg·21% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% above Virginia avg·0% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
13% above Virginia avg·6% above national avg
Housing Units
19,804
Households
15,951
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,124
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
84.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
44% below Virginia avg·32% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% below Virginia avg·1% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
15.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.1%
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