County · Texas
Smith County, Texas
Smith County, Texas. Smith County had 252,549 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.2% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 12 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 56 census tracts. GEOID 48423.
Smith County is the county of the Tyler, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
252,549
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 233,479 · ACS 2020-2024: 241,740
Median household income
$74,192
±$2,224 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$240,700
±$5,783 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,238
±$35 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Smith County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 233,479 residents in Smith County. The Census Bureau estimates 252,549 for July 1, 2025, up 8.2% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 241,740 over 921 square miles of land.
| Measure | Smith County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 241,740 | 30,188,424 | +14,291 |
| Households | 83,134±1,163 | 10,992,816 | +5,456 |
| Average household size | 2.83±0.04 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 99,673±61 | 12,128,515 | +9,255 |
Smith County's population since 2000
From 174,706 in 2000 to 252,549 in 2025: up 44.6%. 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 12 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Tyler with 113,723 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Tyler | 105,995 | $67,486 |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse | 8,257 | $99,458 |
| Lindale | 6,059 | $83,249 |
| Bullard | 3,318 | $118,860 |
| HideawayGEOID 4833578 | 3,201 | $109,712 |
| Troup | 2,006 | $53,457 |
| Emerald BayGEOID 4824158 | 1,146 | $98,068 |
| Arp | 892 | $72,500 |
| Winona | 623 | $56,417 |
| New Chapel Hill | 620 | $63,672 |
| Noonday | 612 | $63,125 |
| Overton | 2,275 | $52,279 |
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 37.5 years old; 24.2% are under 18 and 17.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.9%. 8.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Smith County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5±0.3 | 35.6 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 24.2% | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.4% | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.9% | 39.7% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.5%±0.2 pts | 39.1% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.3%±0.3 pts | 11.9% | −0.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.1 pts | 5.5% | 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 | 3.2%±0.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.8%±0.6 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.3%±0.8 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8%±0.4 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.5%±0.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.9%±0.9 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.7%±0.9 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.6%±1.0 pts | 33.8% | +2.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.8%±0.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 83,134 households earn less than $74,192 a year (±$2,224), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $69,916 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,276 after inflation. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Smith County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,192±$2,224 | $78,476 | +$4,276 |
| Mean household income | $97,956±$2,970 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,679±$1,086 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.6%±1.1 pts | 13.8% | −3.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.5%±2.4 pts | 18.7% | −4.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1%±0.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.6%±0.9 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 68.8% of Smith County's occupied homes and renters 31.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $240,700 by its owner (±$5,783). The median renter pays $1,238 a month including utilities, and 39.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Smith County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $240,700±$5,783 | $283,800 | +$45,512 |
| Median gross rent | $1,238±$35 | $1,403 | +$80 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.3%±3.0 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,727±$46 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.8%±1.3 pts | 62.6% | +2.4 pts |
| Housing units | 99,673±61 | 12,128,515 | +9,255 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.4%±1.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.9%±1.1 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.7%±0.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.1%±0.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.6%±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 543 new housing units across Smith County in 2025 (517 single-family), 2.2 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?
77.9% of Smith County's workers drive alone and 9.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Smith County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.8%±1.0 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±0.6 pts | 5.3% | −1.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.9%±1.5 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5%±1.1 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.2%±0.9 pts | 14.4% | +4.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.1 min±0.6 | 26.7 min | −1.3 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 are Smith County's census tracts?
Smith County is divided into 56 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,294 (Tract 5) to $151,672 (Tract 20.13).
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 Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 24th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 54th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 26th of 254 |
| Median household income | 54th of 253 |
| Median home value | 53rd of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 35th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 166th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44th of 252 |
| Median age | 154th of 254 |
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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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