Tazewell, TN

City

Demographics of Tazewell

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

19.4%

Households with Children

35.5%

School Enrollment K-12

567

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.2%
School Age (5-17): 26.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.9%
Working Age (35-54): 22.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.9%
Seniors (65+): 17.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 15.5%
High School / GED: 38.0%
Some College or Associate's: 27.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.9%
Single Parents: 14.6%
Couples & Adults: 16.5%
Living Alone: 48.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.9%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 0.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 28.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 71.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 49.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 48.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.9%
Spanish: 0.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 6.9%
Elementary (1-4): 10.8%
Middle School (5-8): 6.0%
High School (9-12): 4.1%
College / Graduate: 2.7%
Not Enrolled: 69.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Tazewell

Neighborhood

Claiborne, TN

Gibson Hall / Cave Spring

Yellow Springs / Howard Quarter

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources