Tazewell, Virginia
Tazewell: Town in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States
About
Tazewell is a town located in the county of Tazewell in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,627 and a population density of 255 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,113 inhabitants.
The town was created 224 years ago in 1799.
Quick Facts about Tazewell
| Population : | 4,113 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Tazewell County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 276 |
| Area : | 18.12 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,503 feet / 763 meters |
| Capital city : | Tazewell is capital of Tazewell County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1800 (224 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 17:59:20 (18th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 24651 |
| Density : | 227 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.5% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tazewell is located at 37°6'53"N 81°31'10"W (37.1148400, -81.5195500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Tazewell
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tazewell decreased by 12.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,627 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,602 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,550 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,519 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,448 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,389 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,329 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,248 | -1.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,193 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,141 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,113 | -0.68% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Tazewell
1 Historic Crab Orchard Museum
3663 Crab Orchard Rd, Tazewell, VA 24651, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Tazewell County Historical Society
101 Fincastle Turnpike, Tazewell, VA 24651, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Thompson Valley Bee Farm
571 Fernwood Dr, Tazewell, VA 24651, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Beartown Wilderness
Tazewell, VA 24651, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Tazewell
1 Back of the Dragon Brewery
592 W Main St, Tazewell, VA 24651, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Tazewell (8)
People born in Tazewell, including politician Francis A. Hopkins, film director Fred M. Wilcox, actress Kathryn Harrold, .
List
- Ruth Selwyn (American actress (1905-1954)) she was born in 06/12/1905
- Billy Baldwin (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 09/06/1951
- Isaac C. Fowler (American politician) he was born in 02/09/1831
- Robert O. Crockett (Member of the Senate of Virginia) he was born in 11/03/1881
- Johnny Watson (American baseball player) he was born in 16/01/1908
Schools in Tazewell
College & universities near Tazewell, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233648 | Southwest Virginia Community College | Cedar Bluff (VA) | 24609 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tazewell, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| BLK | Blacksburg, VA | 291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse | BUS |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Post offices near Tazewell
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tazewell Post Office | Tazewell (VA) | 24651 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Tazewell , Tennessee city in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States with a population of 2,275 people.
Other cities in Tazewell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tazewell County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Richlands | 5,224 | Town in Virginia, USA |
| Bluefield | 4,814 | Town in Tazwell County, Virginia, United States |
| Raven | 2,270 | Census-designated place in Russell and Tazewell counties in Virginia |
| Claypool Hill | 1,776 | Census designated place in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Tazewell distances to largest Virginia cities
