Smithville is a city located in DeKalb County, Tennessee. Smithville has a 2025 population of 5,625. It is also the county seat of DeKalb County. Smithville is currently growing at a rate of 2.12% annually and its population has increased by 11.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,042 in 2020.
The average household income in Smithville is $39,391 with a poverty rate of 38.31%.The median age in Smithville is 42.3 years: 35.5 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Smithville includes 77.32% White, 10.93% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 3,988 | 77.32% |
Other race | 564 | 10.93% |
Two or more races | 338 | 6.55% |
Black or African American | 130 | 2.52% |
Asian | 111 | 2.15% |
Native American | 27 | 0.52% |
Married
Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
Smithville's average per capita income is $32,383. Household income levels show a median of $29,507. The poverty rate stands at 38.31%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $47,122 | - |
Families | $45,305 | $56,396 |
Households | $29,507 | $39,391 |
Non Families | $19,491 | $22,541 |
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