Smith County's 2026 population is estimated at 13,937, reflecting a -0.41% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Smith County is the 57th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 16,494 and has grown -15.5% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 42.9 years
Male: 43.6 years
There are 10,900 adults, (2,956 of whom are seniors) in Smith County.
Female: 7,400 (52.4%)
Male: 6,732 (47.6%)
The racial composition of Smith County includes 74.33% White, 23.05% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,504 | 74.33% |
| Black or African American | 3,257 | 23.05% |
| Two or more races | 239 | 1.69% |
| Other race | 89 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.3% |
Smith County 's average per capita income is $46,851. Household income levels show a median of $60,916. The poverty rate stands at 17.05%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,938 | - |
| Families | $71,962 | $83,652 |
| Households | $60,916 | $72,047 |
| Non Families | $22,475 | $46,504 |
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