U.S. County · Profile

Smith County

20.5KTotal Population
65Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+15.98%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Smith County has a population of 20,538 as of 2023. It is located in Tennessee.

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):3.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White91.1%18,710
Two or More Races5.1%1,047
Hispanic or Latino3.2%657
Black or African American1.9%390
Some Other Race1.3%267
Asian0.4%82
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%21
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%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
$57,677
22.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$31,446
18.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
14.9%
29.6% above national average
Median Age
40.5 years

Income & Poverty

$57,677Median Household Income
$31,446Per Capita Income
14.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$57,677$80,955
Families$71,729$94,300
Married-couple Families$71,729$80,336
Nonfamily Households$33,891$36,602

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, Tennessee.

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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