Town · Tennessee
Smyrna, Tennessee
Smyrna, town, in Rutherford County, Tennessee. Smyrna had 63,321 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 19.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 53,070 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 56,692 (±48). GEOID 4769420.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
63,321
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 53,070 · ACS 2020-2024: 56,692 ±48
Median household income
$81,926
±$4,555 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$358,300
±$9,643 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,461
±$69 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Smyrna and what county is it in?
Smyrna is a town in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It covers 34.1 square miles of land, 1,554 residents per square mile in 2020.
Smyrna is in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 14 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherford County | 53,070 | 100.0% |
| Williamson County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Smyrna, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 63,321 people lived in Smyrna on July 1, 2025, up 19.2% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 53,070 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 56,692 (±48).
| Measure | Smyrna | Rutherford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 56,692 ±48 | 360,646 | +7,140 |
| Households | 20,226 ±654 | 129,431 | +2,167 |
| Average household size | 2.79 ±0.09 | 2.75 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 21,051 ±710 | 138,929 | +2,106 |
Smyrna's population since 2000
From 25,569 in 2000 to 63,321 in 2025: up 147.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Smyrna as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Smyrna?
The median resident of Smyrna is 34.1 years old; 25.0% are under 18 and 10.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 18.9%. 18.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Smyrna | Rutherford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 ±1.4 | 34.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.0% ±1.6 pts | 24.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.9% ±1.1 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Male | 49.0% ±1.5 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.7% ±2.6 pts | 12.2% | +6.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.2% ±3.1 pts | 63.7% | −13.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.9% ±2.1 pts | 14.7% | +4.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±1.3 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±1.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.1% ±2.4 pts | 10.9% | +7.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.0% ±3.0 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7% ±1.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 11.5% ±1.2 pts | 11.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.5% ±2.4 pts | 10.0% | +3.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.1% ±2.1 pts | 92.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.8% ±2.7 pts | 35.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.8% ±1.1 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.5% ±3.1 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5% ±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Smyrna earn?
Half of Smyrna's 20,226 households earn less than $81,926 a year (±$4,555), against $85,470 in Rutherford County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $77,085 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Smyrna | Rutherford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,926 ±$4,555 | $85,470 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $98,229 ±$7,285 | $105,834 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,868 ±$3,460 | $39,158 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.5% ±2.1 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.3% ±4.6 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1% ±2.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±0.8 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.6% ±1.3 pts | 93.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Smyrna?
Owners occupy 57.4% of Smyrna's occupied homes and renters 42.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $358,300 by its owner (±$9,643). The median renter pays $1,461 a month including utilities, and 41.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Smyrna | Rutherford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $358,300 ±$9,643 | $382,600 | +$124,714 |
| Median gross rent | $1,461 ±$69 | $1,502 | +$190 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.2% ±5.7 pts | 39.7% | +12.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,616 ±$76 | $1,745 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.4% ±3.2 pts | 64.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.6% ±3.2 pts | 35.2% | – |
| Housing units | 21,051 ±710 | 138,929 | +2,106 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6% ±1.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.1% ±2.9 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% ±1.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.8% ±1.4 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 19.7% ±2.8 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% ±1.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Smyrna building?
Builders took permits for 504 new housing units in Smyrna in 2025 (504 in single-family houses), 8.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Smyrna work and get to work?
73.0% of Smyrna's workers drive alone and 13.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Smyrna | Rutherford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.2% ±2.3 pts | 71.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% ±1.5 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.0% ±3.3 pts | 73.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.8% ±2.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.0% ±1.8 pts | 15.0% | +9.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.3 min ±1.2 | 28.1 min | −3.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Smyrna?
12 census tracts lie mostly in Smyrna, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $34,961 (Tract 403.05) to $127,434 (Tract 403.07).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 403.08Rutherford County | 7,376 | $87,165 |
| Tract 423.01Rutherford County | 5,683 | $80,820 |
| Tract 422Rutherford County | 5,337 | $90,301 |
| Tract 408.06Rutherford County | 10,555 | $111,112 |
| Tract 408.11Rutherford County | 7,116 | $114,950 |
| Tract 404.05Rutherford County | 4,924 | $70,217 |
| Tract 403.04Rutherford County | 3,773 | $63,558 |
| Tract 403.11Rutherford County | 3,522 | $57,429 |
| Tract 403.07Rutherford County | 3,542 | $127,434 |
| Tract 404.04Rutherford County | 3,267 | $88,452 |
| Tract 403.12Rutherford County | 2,757 | $82,866 |
| Tract 403.03Rutherford County | 2,738 | $76,551 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Smyrna) · Census block assignment files
How does Smyrna compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Smyrna is the 629th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 11th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Smyrna ranks 59th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 11th | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 15th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 19th | 289 |
| Median household income | 59th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 80th | 289 |
| Median home value | 46th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 33rd | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 153rd | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 82nd | 276 |
| Median age | 253rd | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 216th | 289 |
| Work from home | 70th | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 125th | 288 |
Smyrna's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Smyrna with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Smyrna?
5 of the 57 figures for Smyrna on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Smyrna are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Smyrna.