U.S. County · Profile

Smith County

14.1KTotal Population
22Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-12.77%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Smith County has a population of 14,099 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Smith County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):0.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White74.0%10,433
Black or African American24.3%3,426
Two or More Races0.9%127
Hispanic or Latino0.5%70
Asian0.4%56
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.4%56
Some Other Race0.1%14
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Smith County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$51,983
30.3% below national average
Per Capita Income
$25,394
33.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
18.2%
58.3% above national average
Median Age
42.8 years

Income & Poverty

$51,983Median Household Income
$25,394Per Capita Income
18.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$51,983$63,109
Families$70,054$79,869
Married-couple Families$70,054$78,460
Nonfamily Households$21,636$23,367

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Smith County, Mississippi.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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