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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Smith County

Tennessee · 17,712 residents · 314.295 sq mi
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Smith County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has grown 25% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $86,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,712
+25%since 1990
from 14,143 in 1990
1990 – 2025
56 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 45 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+4%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$35,625
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,255 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,473
+60%since 1990
from $10,950 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.2%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,800
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$401
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
78.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
21.3% rent
2.4
+26%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(13,585)
Black3.5%(502)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(38)
Asian0.2%(28)
Diversity Score10.1%(1,432)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(16,809)
Black2.5%(447)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(200)
Asian0.2%(30)
Diversity Score9.4%(1,664)
9
−7%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.5%
+13.3 ptssince 1990
from 54.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
−12%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smith County, Tennessee?

Smith County, Tennessee has about 17,712 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Smith County, Tennessee?

The typical household in Smith County, Tennessee earns about $35,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smith County, Tennessee expensive?

In Smith County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $86,800, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Smith County, Tennessee?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Smith County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smith County, Tennessee?

About 12.2% of people in Smith County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smith County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Smith County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,569 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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