New Tazewell is a town located in Claiborne County Tennessee. New Tazewell has a 2024 population of 2,812. New Tazewell is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has increased by 1.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,775 in 2020.
The average household income in New Tazewell is $59,001 with a poverty rate of 10.86%. The median age in New Tazewell is 46.2 years: 49.3 years for males, and 46 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Tazewell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,684 | 96.55% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 2.01% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,222 | 2.17 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Non Family | 519 | 1.13 | 23.9 | 76.1 |
| Married | 502 | 3 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Female | 167 | 2.38 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Male | 34 | 4.79 | 100 | 0 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
46.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 241 | 11.33% |
| Associates Degree | 164 | 7.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 125 | 5.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 174 | 8.18% |
| High School Graduate | 1,002 | 47.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 183 | 8.6% |
| Some College | 238 | 11.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,040 | 1,624 | 299 |
| Black | 56 | 48 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,797 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,835 | $41,801 | $30,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,220 | $0 | $33,453 |
| Overall | $38,402 | $47,985 | $33,048 |
| Some College | $36,528 | $55,647 | $29,167 |
$38,402
Average Earnings
$47,985
Average Male
$33,048
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99% of New Tazewell residents speak only English, while 1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,591 | 288 | 11.12% |
10.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.73%
Male Poverty Rate
16.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Tazewell is White, with 11.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Tazewell is White, with 11.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.9% |
| High School | 9.68% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.15% |
| Female Employed | 2.4% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,839 | $81,301 |
| Households | $44,286 | $59,001 |
| Married Families | $80,397 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,245 | $28,795 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
88
Number of Veterans
76
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 4.02% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 9.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
67.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.19%
Born in New Tazewell
99.46%
Native Born
0.54%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.54%
Naturalized
99.46% of New Tazewell residents were born in the United States, with 61.19% having been born in Tennessee. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,859 | 10 | 0.35% |
| 2028 | 2,849 | 9 | 0.32% |
| 2027 | 2,840 | 9 | 0.32% |
| 2026 | 2,831 | 10 | 0.35% |
| 2025 | 2,821 | 9 | 0.32% |
| 2024 | 2,812 | 9 | 0.32% |
| 2023 | 2,803 | 21 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 2,782 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2021 | 2,780 | 5 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 2,775 | 75 | 2.78% |
| 2019 | 2,700 | -8 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 2,708 | -9 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 2,717 | -11 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 2,728 | -5 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 2,733 | -22 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 2,755 | -14 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 2,769 | -12 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 2,781 | -28 | -1% |
| 2011 | 2,809 | -9 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 2,818 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,871 | 12 | 0.42% |