Tazewell, TN Demographics

A map of Tazewell's Population by Race

Tazewell, Tennessee had a population of 2,348 in 2020. It was 91.6% White, 2.3% Black, 0.1% Asian, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tazewell, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Tazewell is the 180th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Tazewell's White Population

2,151 residents of Tazewell identify as White, or 91.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Tazewell considerably larger than the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Tazewell is ranked #159 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Tazewell is more White than neighboring Harrogate (89.9% White), Cumberland Gap (84.7% White), and Middlesborough (88.8% White). Tazewell is less White than neighboring New Tazewell (92.8% White), and Rutledge (93.7% White).

Tazewell's Black Population

55 residents of Tazewell identify as Black, or 2.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tazewell less than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Tazewell is ranked #243 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Tazewell is more Black than neighboring New Tazewell (1.2% Black), and Rutledge (0.8% Black). Tazewell is less Black than neighboring Cumberland Gap (2.9% Black), and Middlesborough (4% Black).

Tazewell's Asian Population

3 residents of Tazewell identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tazewell roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Tazewell is ranked #359 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Tazewell is less Asian than neighboring New Tazewell (0.3% Asian), Harrogate (0.9% Asian), Cumberland Gap (7% Asian), Rutledge (0.4% Asian), and Middlesborough (1.1% Asian).

Tazewell's Hispanic Population

67 residents of Tazewell identify as Hispanic, or 2.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tazewell roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Tazewell is ranked #240 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Tazewell is more Hispanic than neighboring New Tazewell (1.9% Hispanic), Harrogate (2.6% Hispanic), Cumberland Gap (1.9% Hispanic), Rutledge (1.4% Hispanic), and Middlesborough (1.6% Hispanic).

Tazewell's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Tazewell identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tazewell roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Tazewell is ranked #351 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Tazewell is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Tazewell (0.7% Native American/Other), Harrogate (1.3% Native American/Other), Cumberland Gap (0.6% Native American/Other), and Middlesborough (0.4% Native American/Other).

Tazewell's Multiracial Population

64 residents of Tazewell identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tazewell roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Tazewell is ranked #398 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Tazewell is less Multiracial than neighboring New Tazewell (3.1% Multiracial), Harrogate (3% Multiracial), Cumberland Gap (2.9% Multiracial), Rutledge (3.4% Multiracial), and Middlesborough (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.