Smith County Summary

Life in Smith County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Smith County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Smith County:

  • The population in Smith County is 20,034.

  • The median home value in Smith County is $286,879.

  • The median income in Smith County is $57,677.

  • The median rent in Smith County is $809.

  • The unemployment rate in Smith County is 3.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Smith County is 14.9%.

  • The average high in Smith County is 75.3° and there are 136.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Smith County

List Of Cities & Towns in Smith County

Carthage, TN Population 2,454

South Carthage, TN Population 1,698

Gordonsville, TN Population 1,469

Map Of Smith County

Smith County, TN Weather

  • The average high in Smith County is 75.3°.

  • There are 86.94 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 136.6 inches of rain each year with 2.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:56 hours of sun each day in Smith County.

StatSmith County
Mean High75.3
Nice Days86.94
Rainfall136.6
Snowfall2.6
Sunny_hours4:56
75.3°
Average High
136.6
Inches of Rain

Smith County Photos

Smith County Courthouse Tn
Source: Wikipedia User Brian Stansberry | GFDL
Carthage Tennessee Old Town
Source: Wikipedia User Brian Stansberry | GFDL

Smith County Demographics

Population over time in Smith County

The current population in Smith County is 20,034. The population has increased 0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 19,820 -0.5%
2021 19,926 0.9%
2020 19,740 -

Gender in Smith County

  • Smith County is 49.3% female with 9,872 female residents.

  • Smith County is 50.7% male with 10,161 male residents.

Female
49.3% (9,872)
Male
50.7% (10,161)
Gender Smith County TN USA
Female 49.3% 50.9% 50.4%
Male 50.7% 49.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Smith County

Smith County is:

  • 90.5% White with 18,134 White residents.

  • 1.7% African American with 337 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 16 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 90 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 57 Other residents.

  • 3.8% Two Or More with 761 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.2% Hispanic with 639 Hispanic residents.

White
90.5% (18,134)
African American
1.7% (337)
American Indian
0.1% (16)
Asian
0.4% (90)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (57)
Two Or More
3.8% (761)
Hispanic
3.2% (639)

Table: Smith County By Race

Race Smith County TN USA
White 90.5% 72.6% 58.9%
African American 1.7% 16.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 1.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.8% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.2% 6.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Smith County, Tennessee

  • 6.1% of households in Smith County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.4% of households in Smith County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Smith County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Smith County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Smith County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.7% of households in Smith County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Smith County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Smith County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Smith County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Smith County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.1% (1,213)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.4% (887)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.5% (1,900)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.5% (1,506)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.0% (2,814)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.7% (4,143)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.1% (2,427)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.6% (3,124)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.1% (1,031)
$200,000 or more
4.9% (984)
Income Smith County TN USA
Less than $10,000 6.1% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 4.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.5% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.0% 12.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.7% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.1% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.6% 15.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.1% 6.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.9% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Smith County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Smith County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Smith County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 42.0% of adults in Smith County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Smith County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Smith County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Smith County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Smith County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Smith County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Smith County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (1,001)
9-12th Grade
9% (1,803)
High School / GED
42% (8,414)
Some College
20% (4,006)
Associate's Degree
7% (1,402)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (2,203)
Master's Degree
4% (801)
Professional Degree
1% (200)
Doctorate Degree
1% (200)
Education Smith County TN USA
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 42% 31% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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