Population 83 (est. 2026: ~0)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + -60.24% annual growth projection
Tazewell, Georgia
Marion County, Georgia · Population 93
Tazewell sits in the rural heart of Marion County, deep in southwest Georgia's pine-and-red-clay country. With a population of 93, it qualifies as a census-designated place — a named community on the map rather than an incorporated municipality. The nearest town of any size is Buena Vista, the Marion County seat, just a few miles away. Columbus lies roughly 50 miles to the northwest; Macon is about 70 miles northeast. This is quiet, agricultural Georgia, well outside any metro commute shed, where the county's entire population of 7,498 people is spread across a landscape shaped as much by storms and droughts as by anything else.
People & Demographics
The Census ACS 2022 did not return reliable estimates for Tazewell at the CDP level — a common result for places this small, where sample sizes fall below the threshold for published estimates. The population figure of 93 comes from the Census count. Marion County as a whole holds 7,498 residents, making it one of the smaller counties in Georgia by population.
Economy & Employment
Detailed income and employment data for Tazewell specifically are not available at this population size. Marion County's economy is characteristic of rural southwest Georgia — agriculture, timber, and public-sector employment anchor most households. Residents looking for broader employment typically commute to Columbus or Albany.
Housing
Housing unit counts, vacancy rates, and home values for the Tazewell CDP were not returned in the ACS 2022 estimates. At 93 residents, the housing stock is small enough that published figures would carry margins of error larger than the estimates themselves. For a sense of local housing conditions, Marion County-level data provides a more reliable picture of the surrounding market.
Schools
Tazewell falls within the Marion County School District. The district operates two schools serving the entire county:
- Marion County Middle/High School — Grades 6–12, 679 students
- L. K. Moss Elementary School — Grades Pre-K through 5, 600 students
Both schools serve the full county population, meaning Tazewell children attend the same buildings as students from Buena Vista and every other community in Marion County. There are no private or charter school options within the county.
Getting Around
Commute data for Tazewell is not available at the CDP level. In practice, a car is not optional here — Marion County has no public transit system, and the nearest employment centers, retail, and services all require driving. Buena Vista is the logical hub for daily errands, with Columbus serving as the regional destination for medical care, shopping, and employment. The nearest weather station tracking local conditions is in Buena Vista, 3.2 miles away.
Healthcare
No hospital sits within Marion County. The nearest full-service facilities are in Columbus and Americas, both requiring a drive of 45 minutes or more. Residents with urgent needs use those regional hospitals. For a current list of healthcare providers registered in Tazewell with the National Provider Identifier system, the CMS NPI Registry returns all active provider records for the area.
Library
Marion County Public Library serves Tazewell residents and is located 3.3 miles away. Phone: (229) 649-6385. This is the county's only public library branch and handles everything from early literacy programs to public internet access — services that carry particular weight in a county without nearby urban alternatives.
Parks & Recreation
Two significant National Park Service sites are within reasonable driving distance:
- Jimmy Carter National Historical Park — in Plains, Georgia, about 21 miles southwest. The park preserves the home and hometown of the 39th president, including the Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum (21.6 miles from Tazewell).
- Andersonville National Historic Site — approximately 25 miles to the northeast. This is the site of the Civil War prisoner-of-war camp that held Union soldiers during the war; the National Prisoner of War Museum (25.5 miles) is located here and functions as the only museum in the country dedicated entirely to the American POW experience.
Both parks are free or low-cost and draw visitors from across the country. For Tazewell residents, they represent the most significant cultural and recreational destinations in the immediate region.
Natural Hazards
Marion County has a long and serious record of federally declared disasters. FEMA declarations on file:
- Severe Winter Storm (January 2024) — emergency declaration
- Hurricane Helene (September 2024) — emergency declaration
- COVID-19 Pandemic (March 2020) — major and emergency declarations
- Hurricane Michael (October 2018) — major and emergency declarations; Michael made landfall as a Category 5 and caused severe damage across southwest Georgia
- Hurricane Irma (September 2017) — major and emergency declarations
- Severe Storms and Flooding (February 2016)
- Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (September 2005) — Marion County served as a receiving area
- Tropical Storm Alberto / Tornadoes and Flooding (July 1994)
- Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (February 1990)
- Drought (July 1977)
The pattern is clear: this corner of Georgia sits in the path of Gulf Coast hurricanes and tropical systems, experiences periodic severe flooding, and is not immune to winter weather events. Homeowners and renters should plan accordingly.
Government & Municipal Code
Tazewell is a census-designated place, not an incorporated municipality, but a municipal code is published through Municode: library.municode.com/ga/tazewell-cdp-georgia
The code does not include a building code. Residents and contractors working in Tazewell should confirm applicable construction standards with Marion County directly.
Weather
Current forecasts for Tazewell are available through the National Weather Service: - NWS Point Forecast - Active Weather Alerts
The nearest official weather observation station is in Buena Vista, 3.2 miles away. Given the hurricane and severe weather history documented above, monitoring active alerts during storm season is practical, not precautionary.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates (Tables B01001, B01002, B02001, B03001, B11001, B09001, B19013, B19301, B17001, B23025, B25001–B25003, B25010, B25064, B25077, B08006, B08013, B15003)
- National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2022
- FEMA Disaster Declarations — Marion County, Georgia
- CMS National Provider Identifier Registry
- Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) — public library data
- National Park Service — Jimmy Carter National Historical Park; Andersonville National Historic Site
- National Weather Service / NOAA
- Municode — Tazewell CDP Municipal Code
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