Tazewell County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Tazewell County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51185
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 185
Geography
- Land Area
- 518.79 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.13 sq mi
- Total Area
- 519.92 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.125395
- Longitude
- -81.562924
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 39,525
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 31,610
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 39,017 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 505 | 1.3% |
| White | 36,772 | 93.0% |
| Black | 1,202 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 221 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 93 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 31,285 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 330 | 1.0% |
| White | 29,817 | 94.3% |
| Black | 1,076 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 223 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 166 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 39,624
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $48,556
- Poverty Rate
- 17.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,018
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 36,879 | 93.1% |
| Black | 1,268 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 244 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 25,743
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,419 | 17.2% |
| Republican | 11,155 | 43.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 10,169 | 39.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 12,258 | 47.6% |
| Female | 13,485 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,725 | 92.2% |
| Hispanic | 264 | 1.0% |
| Black | 113 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 147 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,307
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,570 | 44.6% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 34.1% |
| Black | 22 | 19.5% |
| Asian | 50 | 34.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,514 | 45.0% |
| Female | 5,793 | 43.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,597 (33.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,765 (16.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 19,768
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $122,807
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $769
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 7.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.