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Smithville

Tennessee · 5,004 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 $32,720. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,500. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,004
+25%since 2000
from 3,994 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
855 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
−1%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Smithville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,720
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,482 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,562
+4%since 2000
from $16,854 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
46.3% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+27%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(3,679)
Black2.7%(109)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(162)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.5%(658)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(3,994)
Black2%(101)
Hispanic / Latino13%(650)
Asian0.7%(37)
Other3%(149)
Diversity Score40.6%(2,033)
Diversity Score
41
+147%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
59.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+74%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithville, Tennessee?

Smithville, Tennessee has about 5,004 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smithville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Smithville, Tennessee earns about $32,720 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 $134,500, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Smithville, Tennessee?

About 13.3% 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 27.4% 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 1,213 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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