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Tazewell County, VA market data
How Tazewell County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 38,635
- −4.4% since 2020
- Households
- 16,290
- Median household income
- $47,313
- +12.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $118,300
- Jobs located here
- 14,139
- Highest market score
- 65
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #329 of 1,771 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Tazewell County has an estimated 38,635 people and 16,290 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Tazewell County declined 4.4%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Tazewell County is $47,313, 41% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 12.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Tazewell County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (50).
Of the business types scored in Tazewell County, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (65); coffee shops and cafes (59); and HVAC and plumbing companies (54) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #329 of 1,771 scored counties.
Tazewell County is part of the Bluefield area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (3.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (51% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Tazewell County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Tazewell County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 65 | #329 of 1,771 | 7 | 4.3 | $2.9M | 171 | 6 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 59 | #630 of 2,063 | 7 | 4.3 | $7.1M | 191 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 54 | #698 of 1,707 | 7 | 4.3 | $5.5M | 115 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 52 | #845 of 1,889 | 9 | 5.5 | $5.5M | 133 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 46 | #1,076 of 1,886 | 11 | 6.8 | $1.4M | 141 | 7 |
| Home repair trades | 46 | #1,223 of 2,057 | 16 | 9.8 | $2.4M | 99 | 13 |
| Pet businesses | 45 | #1,311 of 2,200 | 12 | 7.4 | $962K | 109 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 43 | #1,411 of 2,176 | 29 | 17.8 | Index only | 133 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 42 | #1,382 of 2,272 | 25 | 15.3 | $1.6M | 131 | 20 |
| Real estate | 41 | #1,558 of 2,229 | 31 | 19.0 | Index only | 157 | 12 |
| Child care and preschools | 40 | #1,103 of 1,611 | 7 | 4.3 | $720K | 72 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 39 | #1,626 of 2,402 | 30 | 18.4 | $2.9M | 85 | 9 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 37 | #1,581 of 2,088 | 14 | 8.6 | $576K | 87 | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 36 | #1,052 of 1,461 | 5 | 3.1 | $2.3M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 34 | #1,530 of 2,070 | 11 | 6.8 | $7.9M | 85 | 6 |
| Convenience stores | 34 | #1,676 of 2,261 | 19 | 11.7 | $4.6M | 58 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 32 | #1,935 of 2,405 | 131 | 80.4 | $378K | 102 | 64 |
| Roofing and gutters | 30 | #989 of 1,177 | 5 | 3.1 | $7.7M | 91 | 4 |
| Gyms | 29 | #1,516 of 1,792 | 10 | 6.1 | $807K | 62 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 29 | #2,072 of 2,405 | 75 | 46.0 | $660K | 99 | 27 |
| Auto repair shops | 26 | #2,127 of 2,378 | 33 | 20.3 | $432K | 97 | 24 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 25 | #2,231 of 2,385 | 75 | 46.0 | $159K | 75 | 7 |
| Car washes and detailing | 24 | #1,315 of 1,451 | 7 | 4.3 | $2M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 22 | #1,369 of 1,472 | 11 | 6.8 | $237K | 35 | 7 |
| Gas stations | 22 | #2,178 of 2,358 | 33 | 20.3 | $1.4M | 61 | 34 |
| Auto repair and car care | 22 | #2,234 of 2,401 | 63 | 38.7 | $226K | 84 | 29 |
| Chiropractors | 20 | #1,433 of 1,490 | 13 | 8.0 | $1.2M | 49 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 20 | #2,068 of 2,210 | 33 | 20.3 | $773K | 88 | 14 |
| Hair salons | 20 | #2,222 of 2,339 | 42 | 25.8 | $285K | 66 | 7 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 19 | #1,950 of 2,087 | 24 | 14.7 | $1.1M | 84 | 14 |
| Nail salons | 13 | #1,280 of 1,328 | 9 | 5.5 | $1.3M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 13 | #1,466 of 1,530 | 11 | 6.8 | $1.3M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 13 | #1,743 of 1,769 | 15 | 9.2 | $797K | 91 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 13 | #2,062 of 2,090 | 20 | 12.3 | $2.5M | 49 | 34 |
| Barbershops | 12 | #1,289 of 1,356 | 9 | 5.5 | $1.3M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 12 | #1,625 of 1,656 | 15 | 9.2 | $1M | 57 | 30 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 12 | #2,173 of 2,222 | 32 | 19.6 | $1.5M | 51 | 34 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 12 | #2,377 of 2,394 | 142 | 87.2 | $107K | 70 | 53 |
| Physical therapy | 10 | #1,402 of 1,422 | 12 | 7.4 | $1.3M | 53 | 8 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 8 | #1,281 of 1,302 | 13 | 8.0 | $1.2M | 37 | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.5 | $9.6M | 80 | 6 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.5 | $5M | 172 | 6 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.5 | $2M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.5 | $2.9M | 106 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $8.5M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $7.1M | Too few | 7 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $10.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $5.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $25.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $20.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $15.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Tazewell County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $14.3M | $875 | 91 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $47.6M | $2,924 | 113 |
| Food away from home | $49.5M | $3,038 | 75 |
| Groceries | $86.5M | $5,311 | 84 |
| Personal care products and services | $12M | $734 | 73 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5M | $309 | 53 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $8.1M | $495 | 50 |
| Medical and dental services | $15.2M | $935 | 73 |
| Pets | $11.5M | $708 | 78 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $25.5M | $1,566 | 76 |
| Vehicle insurance | $41M | $2,519 | 129 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $38.4M | $2,356 | 78 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $20.1M | $1,236 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $210.8M | $12,941 | 78 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Tazewell County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 38,635−4.4% since 2020
- Households
- 16,290
- Median age
- 45.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 519 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 76
- Median household income
- $47,313+12.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $69,710
- Median home value
- $118,300
- Jobs located here
- 14,139
- Daytime population
- 38,141Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Tazewell County, VA growing?
Population estimates put Tazewell County at 38,635 people in 2025, down 4.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 16,290 households. Median household income rose 12.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Tazewell County, VA spend?
Households in Tazewell County spend about $210.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $86.5M on groceries and $49.5M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Tazewell County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (50).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Tazewell County, VA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Tazewell County are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (65); coffee shops and cafes (59); and HVAC and plumbing companies (54). Tazewell County ranks #329 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
How does Tazewell County, VA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Tazewell County is $47,313 a year, 41% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 4.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $118,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Tazewell County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (3.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (51% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 40 of the 56 business types have a score in Tazewell County, each ranked against other counties.
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