Smith County Summary

Life in Smith County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Smith County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Smith County:

  • The population in Smith County is 14,310.

  • The median home value in Smith County is $150,705.

  • The median income in Smith County is $51,983.

  • The median rent in Smith County is $649.

  • The unemployment rate in Smith County is 3.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Smith County is 18.2%.

  • The average high in Smith County is 81.2° and there are 126.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Smith County

List Of Cities & Towns in Smith County

Taylorsville, MS Population 1,915

Raleigh, MS Population 1,020

Polkville, MS Population 594

Mize, MS Population 321

Sylvarena, MS Population 82

Map Of Smith County

Smith County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Smith County is 81.2°.

  • There are 81.4 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 126.2 inches of rain each year with 0.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:32 hours of sun each day in Smith County.

StatSmith County
Mean High81.2
Nice Days81.4
Rainfall126.2
Snowfall0.4
Sunny_hours5:32
81.2°
Average High
126.2
Inches of Rain

Smith County Demographics

Population over time in Smith County

The current population in Smith County is 14,310. The population has decreased -9.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 14,483 -9.0%
2021 15,919 -0.6%
2020 16,009 -

Gender in Smith County

  • Smith County is 52.9% female with 7,563 female residents.

  • Smith County is 47.1% male with 6,747 male residents.

Female
52.9% (7,563)
Male
47.1% (6,747)
Gender Smith County MS USA
Female 52.9% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 47.1% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Smith County

Smith County is:

  • 73.5% White with 10,517 White residents.

  • 24.3% African American with 3,479 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 54 Asian residents.

  • 0.4% Hawaiian with 53 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 13 Other residents.

  • 0.9% Two Or More with 128 Two Or More residents.

  • 0.5% Hispanic with 66 Hispanic residents.

White
73.5% (10,517)
African American
24.3% (3,479)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.4% (54)
Hawaiian
0.4% (53)
Other
0.1% (13)
Two Or More
0.9% (128)
Hispanic
0.5% (66)

Table: Smith County By Race

Race Smith County MS USA
White 73.5% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 24.3% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.4% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.9% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 0.5% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Smith County, Mississippi

  • 7.9% of households in Smith County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.2% of households in Smith County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Smith County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Smith County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Smith County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.9% of households in Smith County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Smith County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Smith County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Smith County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.2% of households in Smith County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.9% (1,123)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.2% (1,168)
$15,000 to $24,999
16.6% (2,368)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.1% (1,165)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.9% (1,268)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.9% (2,420)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.6% (1,943)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.9% (1,985)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.9% (554)
$200,000 or more
2.2% (312)
Income Smith County MS USA
Less than $10,000 7.9% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.2% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 16.6% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.1% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.9% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.9% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.9% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.9% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.2% 4.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Smith County for adults over 25

  • 9.0% of adults in Smith County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Smith County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Smith County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Smith County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Smith County completed associate's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Smith County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Smith County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Smith County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Smith County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
9% (1,287)
9-12th Grade
10% (1,431)
High School / GED
37% (5,294)
Some College
22% (3,148)
Associate's Degree
8% (1,144)
Bachelor's Degree
8% (1,144)
Master's Degree
6% (858)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Smith County MS USA
< 9th Grade 9% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 9% 6%
High School / GED 37% 30% 26%
Some College 22% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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