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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Smithville

Tennessee · 3,994 residents · 5.854 sq mi
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Smithville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,482. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $72,700. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,994
+5%since 1990
from 3,791 in 1990
1990 – 2025
682 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 648 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Smithville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,482
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,600 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,854
+74%since 1990
from $9,698 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.2%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 25.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$410
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $249 in 1990
US average: $602
57.3%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
42.7% rent
3.2
+31%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(3,728)
Black0.7%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(29)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score5.9%(225)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(3,679)
Black2.7%(109)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(162)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score16.5%(658)
16
+178%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.1%
+13.3 ptssince 1990
from 43.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−16%since 1990
from 15.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Smithville, Tennessee?

Smithville, Tennessee has about 3,994 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Smithville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Smithville, Tennessee earns about $22,482 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithville, Tennessee expensive?

In Smithville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $72,700, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Smithville, Tennessee?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Smithville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithville, Tennessee?

About 22.2% of people in Smithville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smithville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Smithville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 203 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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