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Smith County

Tennessee · 19,166 residents · 314.295 sq mi
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Smith County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,200. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $117,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,166
+8%since 2000
from 17,712 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
61 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+8%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,026
+20%since 2000
from $17,473 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+12%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(16,809)
Black2.5%(447)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(200)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(1,664)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(18,002)
Black2.1%(405)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(417)
Asian0.2%(32)
Other1.9%(356)
Diversity Score15.1%(2,893)
Diversity Score
15
+61%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smith County, Tennessee?

Smith County, Tennessee has about 19,166 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Smith County, Tennessee earns about $43,200 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 $117,400, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Smith County, Tennessee?

About 12.8% 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 17.7% 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 5,023 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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