Smith County, Mississippi Population 2022
Smith County, Mississippi's estimated population is 15,577 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 -5.58% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 1,961 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 4,071 | 2,110 | 107.60% |
| 1860 | 7,638 | 3,567 | 87.62% |
| 1870 | 7,126 | -512 | -6.70% |
| 1880 | 8,088 | 962 | 13.50% |
| 1890 | 10,635 | 2,547 | 31.49% |
| 1900 | 13,055 | 2,420 | 22.76% |
| 1910 | 16,603 | 3,548 | 27.18% |
| 1920 | 16,178 | -425 | -2.56% |
| 1930 | 18,405 | 2,227 | 13.77% |
| 1940 | 19,403 | 998 | 5.42% |
| 1950 | 16,740 | -2,663 | -13.72% |
| 1960 | 14,303 | -2,437 | -14.56% |
| 1970 | 13,561 | -742 | -5.19% |
| 1980 | 15,077 | 1,516 | 11.18% |
| 1990 | 14,798 | -279 | -1.85% |
| 2010 | 16,498 | 1,700 | 11.49% |
| 2011 | 16,527 | 29 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 16,337 | -190 | -1.15% |
| 2013 | 16,229 | -108 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 16,210 | -19 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 16,079 | -131 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 15,949 | -130 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 16,073 | 124 | 0.78% |
| 2018 | 16,029 | -44 | -0.27% |
| 2019 | 15,916 | -113 | -0.70% |
| 2020 | 15,803 | -113 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 15,690 | -113 | -0.72% |
| 2022 | 15,577 | -113 | -0.72% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,894 | 74.72% |
| Black or African American | 3,817 | 23.98% |
| Asian | 87 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.31% |
| Some Other Race | 10 | 0.06% |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 0.38% |
Smith County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,888 | 2.68 | 84.7 |
| Married | 3,019 | 3.43 | 88.6 |
| Male | 171 | 4.61 | 77.8 |
| Female | 597 | 4.13 | 61.1 |
| Non Family | 2,101 | 1.04 | 86.3 |
3.56
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 716 | 6.48% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,627 | 14.72% |
| High School Graduate | 4,143 | 37.49% |
| Some College | 2,190 | 19.82% |
| Associates Degree | 932 | 8.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 674 | 6.10% |
| Graduate Degree | 768 | 6.95% |
Smith County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| White | 8,390 | 6,766 | 1,301 |
| Black | 2,451 | 1,833 | 138 |
| Islander | 50 | 50 | |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | |
| Hispanic | 68 | 54 | |
| Asian | 87 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 75.00%.
$36,646
Average Earnings
$45,955
Average Male
$28,531
Average Female
Smith County, Mississippi Language by Age
Smith County, Mississippi Language
97.39% of Smith County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 2.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.51% of the population.
Smith County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 50 | 50 | 100.00% |
| Black | 3,799 | 1,071 | 28.19% |
| Multiple | 54 | 10 | 18.52% |
| White | 11,672 | 1,436 | 12.30% |
| Other | 7 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 133 | 11 | 8.27% |
16.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.58%
Male Poverty Rate
18.01%
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 Hispanic, with 8.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.30%.
Smith County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Smith County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 446 | 4.79% |
| Black | 296 | 10.62% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 50.00% |
Smith County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
1.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
87.88%
Born in Smith County, Mississippi
98.88%
Native Born
1.12%
Foreign Born
0.50%
Non Citizen
0.62%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.88% of Smith County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 87.88% having been born in Mississippi. 0.50% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- 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