Tazewell
Town in Claiborne County, Tennessee
Tazewell is a town in Claiborne County, Tennessee, with 2,348 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,362 ft (415 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Tazewell, 2.7 miles SW.
- 2,348residents (2020 Census)
- 1,362 ftelevation · 415 m
- 4.3 sq miland area · 11.2 km²
- 541 / sq mipopulation density
- 37879ZIP code
About Tazewell
Tazewell is a town in and the county seat of Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 2,165 at the 2000 census, 2,218 at the 2010 census, and 2,348 at the 2020 census. The town is named for Tazewell, Virginia, which itself was named for Henry Tazewell (1753–1799), a U.S. senator from Virginia.
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Living in Tazewell
- Median household income
- $41,836
- Median home value
- $196,800
- Median rent
- $803/mo
- Median age
- 34.8
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Tazewell had 2,348 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,348 |
|---|---|
| Density | 541 per sq mi (209 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tazewell at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Claiborne County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,348 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.34 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4625° N, 83.5670° W |
| ZIP code | 37879 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4773120 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tazewell
- New Tazewell2.7 mi SW
- Harrogate8.9 mi NW
- Cumberland Gap10.8 mi NW
- Rutledge13.1 mi S
- Middlesborough, KY13.5 mi NW
- Ewing, VA14.3 mi NE
- Rose Hill, VA17.6 mi NE
- Bean Station17.9 mi SE
- Maynardville20.0 mi SW
- Mooresburg20.0 mi E
- Luttrell20.2 mi SW
- Sneedville20.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Tazewell
What county is Tazewell in?
Tazewell is in Claiborne County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Tazewell, TN?
2,348 people lived in Tazewell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tazewell, TN?
The ZIP code of Tazewell is 37879.
What is the elevation of Tazewell?
1,362 feet (415 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tazewell?
New Tazewell (2.7 mi), Harrogate (8.9 mi), Cumberland Gap (10.8 mi), Rutledge (13.1 mi), Middlesborough (13.5 mi).
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