Smith County's estimated 2026 population is 13,946 with a growth rate of -0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Smith County is the 58th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 16,494 and has seen a growth of -15.45% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 42.9 years
Male: 43.6 years
There are 10,900 adults, (2,956 of whom are seniors) in Smith County.
Female: 7,400 (52.4%)
Male: 6,732 (47.6%)
The racial composition of Smith County includes 74.33% White, 23.05% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,504 | 74.33% |
| Black or African American | 3,257 | 23.05% |
| Two or more races | 239 | 1.69% |
| Other race | 89 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.3% |
Smith County's average per capita income is $46,851. Household income levels show a median of $60,916. The poverty rate stands at 17.05%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,938 | - |
| Families | $71,962 | $83,652 |
| Households | $60,916 | $72,047 |
| Non Families | $22,475 | $46,504 |
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