Smith County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48423 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 241,740 | — | #295 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,192 | -1.3% | #896 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.5 years | -3.6% | #2,682 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $240,700 | -14.6% | #974 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,238 | +6.4% | #492 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -8.2% | #1,150 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Smith County has a population of 241,740, making it the #295 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Smith County is $74,192, ranking #896 out of 3,222 counties — 1.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Smith County is $240,700 (-14.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,238/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.8%.
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83.1% of residents in Smith County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.4% below the national rate.
About Smith County, Texas
Smith County, Texas has a total population of 241,740, making it the 295th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Smith County is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Smith County is $74,192, which ranks #896 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Smith County is $240,700, 14.6% below the national median. Renters in Smith County pay a median gross rent of $1,238 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Smith County, 28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.5 min.
Smith County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 57.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (16.3%).
All data for Smith County, Texas 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.