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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Smyrna

Tennessee · 25,569 residents · 33.905 sq mi
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Smyrna has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,405. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $112,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,569
+87%since 1990
from 13,647 in 1990
1990 – 2025
754 / sq mi
+87%since 1990
from 403 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.7
+8%since 1990
from 29.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K22K35K48K61K1990201020202024Smyrna
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,405
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,155 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,704
+66%since 1990
from $11,864 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.8%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$112,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$589
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $450 in 1990
US average: $602
64.5%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 55.9% in 1990
35.5% rent
2.5
+11%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(12,620)
Black6.7%(912)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(113)
Asian0.3%(44)
Diversity Score19.3%(2,633)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(21,756)
Black7.7%(1,981)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(1,101)
Asian1.2%(309)
Diversity Score30.4%(7,774)
30
+58%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.9%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
−9%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smyrna, Tennessee?

Smyrna, Tennessee has about 25,569 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Smyrna, Tennessee?

The typical household in Smyrna, Tennessee earns about $44,405 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smyrna, Tennessee expensive?

In Smyrna, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $112,500, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Smyrna, Tennessee?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Smyrna, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smyrna, Tennessee?

About 8.8% of people in Smyrna, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smyrna, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Smyrna, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,922 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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

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