Tyler is a city located in Smith County, Texas. Tyler has a 2026 population of 115,194. It is also the county seat of Smith County. Tyler is currently growing at a rate of 1.31% annually and its population has increased by 8.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 106,269 in 2020.
The median household income in Tyler is $67,486 with a poverty rate of 12.47%. The median age in Tyler is 35 years: 33.5 years for males, and 36.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.2 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35 years
Female: 36.5 years
Male: 33.5 years
There are 83,730 adults, (18,513 of whom are seniors) in Tyler.
Female: 57,118 (52.3%)
Male: 52,097 (47.7%)
The racial composition of Tyler includes 58.59% White, 22.28% Black or African American, 5.15% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63,994 | 58.59% |
| Black or African American | 24,331 | 22.28% |
| Two or more races | 11,642 | 10.66% |
| Other race | 5,620 | 5.15% |
| Asian | 2,959 | 2.71% |
| Native American | 618 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.05% |
Tyler 's average per capita income is $42,360. Household income levels show a median of $67,486. The poverty rate stands at 12.47%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,695 | $135,684 |
| Families | $84,377 | $114,515 |
| Households | $67,486 | $92,621 |
| Non Families | $41,159 | $53,705 |
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