Smith County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47159 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,389 | — | #1,858 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,293 | -11.8% | #1,498 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,939 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $243,800 | -13.5% | #940 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $922 | -20.7% | #1,324 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% | -20.5% | #797 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Smith County has a population of 20,389, making it the #1,858 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Smith County is $66,293, ranking #1,498 out of 3,222 counties — 11.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.0% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
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The median home value in Smith County is $243,800 (-13.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $922/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.9%.
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91.7% of residents in Smith County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.0% below the national rate.
About Smith County, Tennessee
Smith County, Tennessee has a total population of 20,389, making it the 1,858th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Smith County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Smith County is $66,293, which ranks #1,498 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.
The median home value in Smith County is $243,800, 13.5% below the national median. Renters in Smith County pay a median gross rent of $922 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Smith County, 18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.9 min.
Smith County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%).
All data for Smith County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.