Smyth County's estimated 2026 population is 28,631 with a growth rate of -0.87% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Smyth County is the 66th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 32,198 and has seen a growth of -11.08% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.4 years
Female: 47.3 years
Male: 44.9 years
There are 23,755 adults, (6,762 of whom are seniors) in Smyth County.
Female: 14,933 (50.8%)
Male: 14,487 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Smyth County includes 94.64% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,843 | 94.64% |
| Two or more races | 772 | 2.62% |
| Black or African American | 628 | 2.13% |
| Other race | 126 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.03% |
Smyth County's average per capita income is $41,817. Household income levels show a median of $49,883. The poverty rate stands at 16.83%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,973 | - |
| Families | $66,543 | $83,333 |
| Households | $49,883 | $68,477 |
| Non Families | $26,708 | $41,799 |
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