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World Population Review
Smith County, Mississippi Population 2021
Smith County, Mississippi's estimated population is 15,690 with a growth rate of -0.72% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Smith County, Mississippi is the 57th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 16,498 and has seen a growth of -4.90% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,690 | -113 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 15,803 | -113 | -0.71% |
| 2019 | 15,916 | -113 | -0.70% |
| 2018 | 16,029 | -44 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 16,073 | 124 | 0.78% |
| 2016 | 15,949 | -130 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 16,079 | -131 | -0.81% |
| 2014 | 16,210 | -19 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 16,229 | -108 | -0.66% |
| 2012 | 16,337 | -190 | -1.15% |
| 2011 | 16,527 | 29 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 16,498 | 1,700 | 11.49% |
| 1990 | 14,798 | -279 | -1.85% |
| 1980 | 15,077 | 1,516 | 11.18% |
| 1970 | 13,561 | -742 | -5.19% |
| 1960 | 14,303 | -2,437 | -14.56% |
| 1950 | 16,740 | -2,663 | -13.72% |
| 1940 | 19,403 | 998 | 5.42% |
| 1930 | 18,405 | 2,227 | 13.77% |
| 1920 | 16,178 | -425 | -2.56% |
| 1910 | 16,603 | 3,548 | 27.18% |
| 1900 | 13,055 | 2,420 | 22.76% |
| 1890 | 10,635 | 2,547 | 31.49% |
| 1880 | 8,088 | 962 | 13.50% |
| 1870 | 7,126 | -512 | -6.70% |
| 1860 | 7,638 | 3,567 | 87.62% |
| 1850 | 4,071 | 2,110 | 107.60% |
| 1840 | 1,961 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.72%
County Website
State
Founded
1833
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
16,498
Growth Since 2010
-4.90%
Smith County, Mississippi Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,129 | 75.76% |
| Black or African American | 3,675 | 22.96% |
| Asian | 85 | 0.53% |
| Two or More Races | 66 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.23% |
| Some Other Race | 17 | 0.11% |
Smith County, Mississippi Population by Race
Smith County, Mississippi Population Pyramid $2021
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Smith County, Mississippi Population by Age
Smith County, Mississippi Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,820 | 2.73 | 83 |
| Married | 3,222 | 3.2 | 88.9 |
| Non Family | 1,711 | 1.06 | 79.1 |
| Female | 663 | 4.05 | 68.9 |
| Male | 224 | 4.86 | 71 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
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Smith County, Mississippi Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 615 | 5.59% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,669 | 15.18% |
| High School Graduate | 4,307 | 39.18% |
| Some College | 2,087 | 18.98% |
| Associates Degree | 976 | 8.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 734 | 6.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 605 | 5.50% |
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Smith County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Smith County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,428 | 6,970 | 1,219 |
| Black | 2,339 | 1,623 | 115 |
| Hispanic | 104 | 74 | |
| Asian | 85 | 5 | 5 |
| Islander | 37 | 37 | |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.46%.
Smith County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,078
Average Earnings
$42,104
Average Male
$26,258
Average Female
Smith County, Mississippi Earnings by Educational Attainment
Smith County, Mississippi Language by Age
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Smith County, Mississippi Language
98.01% of Smith County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 1.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.22% of the population.
Smith County, Mississippi Language
Smith County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,788 | 1,545 | 13.11% |
| Black | 3,632 | 1,369 | 37.69% |
| Islander | 37 | 37 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 54 | 32 | 59.26% |
| Other | 17 | 14 | 82.35% |
| Asian | 85 | 5 | 5.88% |
18.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.03%
Male Poverty Rate
20.68%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Smith County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Smith County, Mississippi is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Smith County, Mississippi is Asian, with 5.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.07%.
Smith County, Mississippi Poverty
Smith County, Mississippi Poverty Rate by Education
Smith County, Mississippi Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Smith County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
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Smith County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Smith County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
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Smith County, Mississippi Marital Status
Smith County, Mississippi Veterans by War
Smith County, Mississippi Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 572 | 6.10% |
| Black | 238 | 8.89% |
Smith County, Mississippi Veterans by Race
Smith County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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2.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
Smith County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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51.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Smith County, Mississippi Employment by Age
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Smith County, Mississippi Employment by Race
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Smith County, Mississippi Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.05%
Native Born
0.95%
Foreign Born
0.37%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.05% of Smith County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 88.73% having been born in Mississippi. 0.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Smith County, Mississippi Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990