Tazewell County: Demographics & People
Tazewell County's population stands at 39,624 people, in 16,290 households. Median age 45.0 years. (7.2y older than Virginia). Population is 3% Black and 1% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 136 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 36% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 78 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 39,624; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 39,624 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 21,536 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 45.0y is 6.1 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 39,624 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 7,915 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 7,232.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 15,066.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 9,411 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 20.0% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 18.2% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 38.0% |
| Median age | 45.0 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 39,624 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 39,624 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 36,879 |
| Black residents | 1,268 |
| Asian residents | 244 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 14 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 6 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 203 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 1,010 |
| Diversity Index | 13.2% |
| Asian population | 0.6% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 3.2% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 1.4% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 32.1% are foreign-born — above the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 39,624 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 39,125 |
| Residents born in this state | 23,360 |
| Residents born in another state | 15,637 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 12,734 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 761 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 128 |
| Foreign-born residents | 32.1% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
16,290 households.
| Family households | 10,687 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 16,290 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 136 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 31,196 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 31,060 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 136 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 38,135 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 7,679 |
| Pct With Disability | 20.1% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 1,658 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 39,289 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 37,034 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 1,175 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 710 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 346 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 24 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 2,255 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 5.7% |
| Pct White | 93.1% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29