Jewell Ridge: Demographics & People
Jewell Ridge's population stands at 45 people, in 28 households. Population shrank 6.2% from 48 (2022) to 45 (2024). Median age 64.3 years. (19.3y older than Tazewell County; 26.5y older than Virginia). Population is 100% White (non-Hispanic). 68% of households are family-led. County is gaining 136 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 19% smoke.
- 1.6 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 32% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 6.2% from 48 (2022) to 45 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~42 (extrapolated at -3.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 38.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 40,429 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -6.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 48 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 45 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 45 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 38 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 64.3y is 25.4 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Median age | 64.3 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 45 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 10.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 20.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 15 |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 22.2% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 44.4% |
| Median age | 64.3 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 45 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 48 |
|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 100.0% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 24 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 21 |
| Share born in this state | 53.3% |
| Share born in another state | 46.7% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 46.7% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 362 |
Households & Family Composition
28 households. Averaging 2.2 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 68% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 10 families, 0% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 10 |
| Average household size | 2.18 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 39.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,335 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 416 |
| Family households | 19 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 67.9% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 28 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
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).
| Lived in same home a year ago | 45.0% |
|---|---|
| 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 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Other
| Congressional District · District | 9 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-09 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51185 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 185 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Tazewell |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 30.6% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 26.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 35.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51185 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Tazewell County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 2,118 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51185 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Tazewell County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 53.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 45.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 39.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 40,595 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 7.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 13 |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 45, shrinking, retirement community, lower-income, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 45 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Tazewell County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade