County · Mississippi
Smith County, Mississippi
Smith County, Mississippi. Smith County had 13,991 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 28129.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,991
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,209 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,132
Median household income
$60,916
±$4,871 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$112,600
±$13,162 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$664
±$55 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Smith County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,209 residents in Smith County. The Census Bureau estimates 13,991 for July 1, 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,132 over 636 square miles of land.
| Measure | Smith County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,132 | 2,946,779 | −1,877 |
| Households | 5,592±235 | 1,145,431 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.11 | 2.49 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 6,714±34 | 1,341,114 | −663 |
Smith County's population since 2000
From 16,182 in 2000 to 13,991 in 2025: down 13.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Smith County?
Smith County holds 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Taylorsville with 1,103 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Taylorsville | 1,148 | $37,885 |
|---|---|---|
| RaleighGEOID 2860840 | 1,094 | $61,667 |
| Polkville | 588 | $67,031 |
| MizeGEOID 2848240 | 317 | $67,500 |
| SylvarenaGEOID 2872040 | 87 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Smith County?
The median resident of Smith County is 43.5 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 20.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 23.0%. 1.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Smith County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5±0.9 | 38.6 | +2.0 |
| Under 18 years | 22.9%±0.6 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.9%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% | 3.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.3%±0.1 pts | 55.2% | −0.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 23.0%±1.1 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7%±1.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.7%±1.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7%±1.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 20.9%±2.7 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.4%±2.8 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.2%±2.6 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.6%±3.2 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1%±2.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 Smith County earn?
Half of Smith County's 5,592 households earn less than $60,916 a year (±$4,871), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 the median was $53,049 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,867 after inflation. 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Smith County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,916±$4,871 | $56,447 | +$7,867 |
| Mean household income | $72,047±$6,799 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,605±$2,690 | $31,549 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.0%±3.7 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.5%±8.3 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.0%±2.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 64.2%±5.2 pts | 84.1% | – |
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 Smith County?
Owners occupy 87.4% of Smith County's occupied homes and renters 12.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $112,600 by its owner (±$13,162). The median renter pays $664 a month including utilities, and 44.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Smith County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $112,600±$13,162 | $169,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $664±$55 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.2%±17.5 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,121±$113 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.4%±3.5 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,714±34 | 1,341,114 | −663 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.8%±1.3 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.9%±5.0 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.9%±4.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±1.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.2%±1.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
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 Smith County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Smith County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Smith County get to work?
85.2% of Smith County's workers drive alone and 3.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Smith County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.5%±2.8 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±2.5 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 85.2%±4.1 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2%±3.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.8%±1.9 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.7 min±2.3 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
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 are Smith County's census tracts?
Smith County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $44,808 (Tract 9501) to $92,344 (Tract 9503.02).
| Tract 950128129950100 | 4,684±493 | $44,808 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0128129950201 | 3,334±526 | $73,891 |
| Tract 9502.0228129950202 | 1,970±280 | $59,464 |
| Tract 9503.0128129950301 | 2,582±451 | $60,137 |
| Tract 9503.0228129950302 | 1,562±264 | $92,344 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Smith County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 57th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 38th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 64th of 82 |
| Median household income | 11th of 82 |
| Median home value | 49th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 68th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 65th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59th of 82 |
| Median age | 7th of 82 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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