Tazewell, VA Demographics

A map of Tazewell's Population by Race

Tazewell, Virginia had a population of 4,486 in 2020. It was 88.9% White, 4.7% Black, 0.6% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 4.3% 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 672 places in Virginia, Tazewell is the 212th 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

3,987 residents of Tazewell identify as White, or 88.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Tazewell considerably larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Tazewell is ranked #158 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Tazewell is more White than neighboring Amonate (83.1% White). Tazewell is less White than neighboring Gratton (92.3% White), Abbs Valley (99% White), Springville (94.7% White), and Cucumber (93.2% White).

Tazewell's Black Population

211 residents of Tazewell identify as Black, or 4.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tazewell less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Tazewell is ranked #422 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Tazewell is more Black than neighboring Gratton (1.2% Black), Abbs Valley (0% Black), Springville (1.1% Black), Amonate (0% Black), and Cucumber (1.4% Black).

Tazewell's Asian Population

26 residents of Tazewell identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tazewell slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Tazewell is ranked #396 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Tazewell is more Asian than neighboring Abbs Valley (0% Asian), Springville (0.2% Asian), Amonate (0% Asian), and Cucumber (0% Asian). Tazewell is less Asian than neighboring Gratton (1.5% Asian).

Tazewell's Hispanic Population

56 residents of Tazewell identify as Hispanic, or 1.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tazewell slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Tazewell is ranked #590 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Tazewell is more Hispanic than neighboring Abbs Valley (0% Hispanic), and Springville (0.3% Hispanic). Tazewell is less Hispanic than neighboring Gratton (1.4% Hispanic), Amonate (6.8% Hispanic), and Cucumber (1.4% Hispanic).

Tazewell's Native American/Other Population

15 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 Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Tazewell is ranked #508 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Tazewell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Abbs Valley (0% Native American/Other), and Cucumber (0% Native American/Other). Tazewell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gratton (0.6% Native American/Other), Springville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Amonate (3.4% Native American/Other).

Tazewell's Multiracial Population

191 residents of Tazewell identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tazewell roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Tazewell is ranked #292 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Tazewell is more Multiracial than neighboring Gratton (3.1% Multiracial), Abbs Valley (1% Multiracial), Springville (3.4% Multiracial), and Cucumber (4.1% Multiracial). Tazewell is less Multiracial than neighboring Amonate (6.8% Multiracial).

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