Smith County's estimated 2026 population is 255,569 with a growth rate of 1.2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Smith County is the 22nd largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 210,407 and has seen a growth of 21.46% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.5 years
Female: 38.3 years
Male: 36.4 years
There are 183,255 adults, (42,158 of whom are seniors) in Smith County.
Female: 124,666 (51.6%)
Male: 117,074 (48.4%)
The racial composition of Smith County includes 66.45% White, 16.3% Black or African American, 4.59% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 160,640 | 66.45% |
| Black or African American | 39,393 | 16.3% |
| Two or more races | 25,254 | 10.45% |
| Other race | 11,099 | 4.59% |
| Asian | 4,265 | 1.76% |
| Native American | 991 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 98 | 0.04% |
Smith County's average per capita income is $45,020. Household income levels show a median of $74,192. The poverty rate stands at 11.57%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,143 | $132,062 |
| Families | $89,806 | $115,626 |
| Households | $74,192 | $97,956 |
| Non Families | $40,148 | $54,280 |
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