Smith County's estimated 2026 population is 21,177 with a growth rate of 0.93% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Smith County is the 67th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 19,127 and has seen a growth of 10.72% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.6 years
Female: 41.7 years
Male: 40 years
There are 15,823 adults, (3,399 of whom are seniors) in Smith County.
Female: 10,094 (49.5%)
Male: 10,295 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Smith County includes 90.31% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,414 | 90.31% |
| Two or more races | 1,150 | 5.64% |
| Black or African American | 384 | 1.88% |
| Other race | 267 | 1.31% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.19% |
Smith County's average per capita income is $46,353. Household income levels show a median of $66,293. The poverty rate stands at 10.02%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,340 | - |
| Families | $81,498 | $97,029 |
| Households | $66,293 | $85,956 |
| Non Families | $42,126 | $53,324 |
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