Smith County, MS

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Smith County Overview

14,310
TOTAL POPULATION
6,747
MALE POPULATION
7,563
FEMALE POPULATION
89.21
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.09
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,394
PER CAPITA INCOME
$70,054
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$51,983
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,482
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,543
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
48.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Smith County Area Codes

Race in Smith County

The most populous races in Smith County are White / Caucasian (10,583 | 74.0%), Black / African American (3,479 | 24.3%), and Two or more Races (128 | 0.9%).
Race in Smith County
Race# Population% Population
Asian540.4%
Black / African American3,47924.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific530.4%
Hispanic or Latino660.5%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian10,58374.0%
Two or more Races1280.9%
Some other Race130.1%
Total14,310100.0%

Ancestry in Smith County

The most populous ancestries reported in Smith County are American (7,727 | 54.0%), Irish (696 | 4.9%), English (614 | 4.3%), German (304 | 2.1%), and Scottish (132 | 0.9%), together accounting for 66.2% of all Smith County residents.
Ancestry in Smith County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African290.2%
American7,72754.0%
British830.6%
Central American30.0%
Cherokee120.1%
Chilean120.1%
Costa Rican30.0%
Cuban80.1%
Dutch780.5%
English6144.3%
European120.1%
Finnish40.0%
French320.2%
German3042.1%
Hungarian20.0%
Indian (Asian)10.0%
Irish6964.9%
Italian330.2%
Mexican430.3%
Native Hawaiian940.7%
Pennsylvania German150.1%
Scandinavian20.0%
Scotch-Irish1000.7%
Scottish1320.9%
South American120.1%
Sri Lankan540.4%
Subsaharan African380.3%
Swiss40.0%
Welsh700.5%
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Immigrants in Smith County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Smith County came from Asia (51 | 0.4%), South Eastern Asia (47 | 0.3%), Vietnam (47 | 0.3%), Canada (30 | 0.2%), and Latin America (26 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.4% of all Smith County residents.
Immigrants in Smith County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia510.4%
Canada300.2%
Caribbean80.1%
Central America180.1%
China40.0%
Costa Rica30.0%
Cuba80.1%
Eastern Asia40.0%
England140.1%
Europe140.1%
Latin America260.2%
Mexico120.1%
Northern Europe140.1%
Panama30.0%
South Eastern Asia470.3%
Vietnam470.3%
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Sex and Age in Smith County

Sex and Age in Smith County

The most populous age groups in Smith County are 50 to 54 Years (532 | 7.9%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (614 | 8.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Smith County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years337 (5.0%)529 (7.0%)
5 to 9 Years468 (6.9%)396 (5.2%)
10 to 14 Years343 (5.1%)614 (8.1%)
15 to 19 Years392 (5.8%)566 (7.5%)
20 to 24 Years507 (7.5%)358 (4.7%)
25 to 29 Years332 (4.9%)432 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years447 (6.6%)350 (4.6%)
35 to 39 Years362 (5.4%)400 (5.3%)
40 to 44 Years438 (6.5%)385 (5.1%)
45 to 49 Years336 (5.0%)500 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years532 (7.9%)430 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years427 (6.3%)583 (7.7%)
60 to 64 Years523 (7.7%)415 (5.5%)
65 to 69 Years494 (7.3%)511 (6.8%)
70 to 74 Years354 (5.2%)301 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years209 (3.1%)307 (4.1%)
80 to 84 Years165 (2.5%)265 (3.5%)
85 Years and over81 (1.2%)221 (2.9%)
Total6,747 (100.0%)7,563 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Smith County

Median Family Size in Smith County

The median family size in Smith County is 3.37 persons per family, with single male/father families (250 | 7.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.8 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (2,608 | 74.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.32 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Smith County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,608 (74.2%)3.32
Single Male/Father250 (7.1%)3.80
Single Female/Mother657 (18.7%)3.41
Total Families3,515 (100.0%)3.37

Median Household Size in Smith County

The median household size in Smith County is 2.60 persons per household, with single male/father households (250 | 4.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.93 persons per household. non-family households (1,935 | 35.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.07 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Smith County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,608 (47.8%)3.34
Single Male/Father250 (4.6%)3.93
Single Female/Mother657 (12.1%)3.66
Non-family1,935 (35.5%)1.07
Total Households5,450 (100.0%)2.60

Household Size by Marriage Status in Smith County

Out of a total of 5,450 households in Smith County, 3,515 (64.5%) are family households, while 1,935 (35.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,778, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,842.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Smith County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,842 (33.8%)
2-Person Households1,778 (32.6%)93 (1.7%)
3-Person Households766 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households547 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households205 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households120 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households99 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,515 (64.5%)1,935 (35.5%)

Female Fertility in Smith County

Fertility by Age in Smith County

Average fertility rate in Smith County is 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 82.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Smith County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years94 (100.0%)82.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total94 (100.0%)30.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Smith County

52.1% of women with births (94) in Smith County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 47.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 47.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Smith County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years49 (52.1%)45 (47.9%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total49 (52.1%)45 (47.9%)

Fertility by Education in Smith County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Smith County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School4 (4.3%)8.0
High School Diploma30 (31.9%)31.0
College or Associate's Degree57 (60.6%)46.0
Bachelor's Degree3 (3.2%)13.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total94 (100.0%)30.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Smith County

47.9% of women with births in Smith County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 80.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Smith County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma6 (20.0%)24 (80.0%)
College or Associate's Degree36 (63.2%)21 (36.8%)
Bachelor's Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total49 (52.1%)45 (47.9%)

Income in Smith County

Income Overview in Smith County

Per Capita Income in Smith County is $25,394, while median incomes of families and households are $70,054 and $51,983 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income14,310$25,394
Median Family Income3,515$70,054
Mean Family Income3,515$79,869
Median Household Income5,450$51,983
Mean Household Income5,450$63,109
Income Deficit3,515$10,482
Wage / Income Gap (%)14,31035.97%
Wage / Income Gap ($)14,31064.03¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index14,3100.45

Earnings by Sex in Smith County

Average Earnings in Smith County are $40,885, $52,610 for men and $33,686 for women, a difference of 36.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Smith County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,262 (57.9%)$52,610
Female2,377 (42.1%)$33,686
Total5,639 (100.0%)$40,885

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Smith County

The most common earnings brackets in Smith County are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (595 | 18.2%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (271 | 11.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Smith County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less203 (6.2%)114 (4.8%)
$2,500 to $4,999116 (3.6%)7 (0.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49914 (0.4%)56 (2.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99917 (0.5%)18 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49928 (0.9%)166 (7.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99976 (2.3%)58 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49998 (3.0%)103 (4.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999114 (3.5%)68 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $22,49929 (0.9%)120 (5.1%)
$22,500 to $24,999141 (4.3%)194 (8.2%)
$25,000 to $29,999164 (5.0%)154 (6.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999148 (4.5%)182 (7.7%)
$35,000 to $39,999129 (4.0%)271 (11.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99965 (2.0%)133 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999238 (7.3%)150 (6.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999116 (3.6%)80 (3.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999595 (18.2%)252 (10.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999146 (4.5%)54 (2.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999532 (16.3%)138 (5.8%)
$100,000+293 (9.0%)59 (2.5%)
Total3,262 (100.0%)2,377 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Smith County

Average earnings in Smith County are $55,697 for men and $35,000 for women, a difference of 37.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $95,768, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $52,843. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $54,500, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $27,363.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Smith County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$52,843$27,363
College or Associate's Degree$55,175$28,608
Bachelor's Degree$74,028$46,406
Graduate Degree$95,768$54,500
Total$55,697$35,000

Family Income in Smith County

Family Income Brackets in Smith County

According to the Smith County family income data, there are 752 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.4% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 102 families (2.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Smith County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001694.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991273.6%
$15,000 to $24,9993098.8%
$25,000 to $34,9992537.2%
$35,000 to $49,9992888.2%
$50,000 to $74,99975221.4%
$75,000 to $99,99957316.3%
$100,000 to $149,99973520.9%
$150,000 to $199,9992075.9%
$200,000+1022.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Smith County

5-person families (181 | 5.1%) account for the highest median family income in Smith County with $97,847 per family, while 2-person families (1,806 | 51.4%) have the highest median income of $30,050 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Smith County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,806 (51.4%)$60,100
3-Person Families751 (21.4%)$88,210
4-Person Families573 (16.3%)$77,179
5-Person Families181 (5.1%)$97,847
6-Person Families116 (3.3%)$93,556
7+ Person Families88 (2.5%)$69,071
Total3,515 (100.0%)$70,054

Family Income by Number of Earners in Smith County

The median family income in Smith County is $70,054, with families comprising 3+ earners (179) having the highest median family income of $129,183, while families with no earners (858) have the lowest median family income of $33,362, accounting for 5.1% and 24.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Smith County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners858 (24.4%)$33,362
1 Earner1,227 (34.9%)$59,627
2 Earners1,251 (35.6%)$103,415
3+ Earners179 (5.1%)$129,183
Total3,515 (100.0%)$70,054

Household Income in Smith County

Household Income Brackets in Smith County

With 921 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Smith County, accounting for 16.9% of all households. In contrast, only 120 households (2.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Smith County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004317.9%
$10,000 to $14,9994478.2%
$15,000 to $24,99990516.6%
$25,000 to $34,9994418.1%
$35,000 to $49,9994858.9%
$50,000 to $74,99992116.9%
$75,000 to $99,99974113.6%
$100,000 to $149,99975813.9%
$150,000 to $199,9992133.9%
$200,000+1202.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Smith County

The median household income in Smith County is $51,983, with the highest median household income of $63,846 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,094 households (38.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $31,806, with 1,752 households (32.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Smith County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years251 (4.6%)$60,804
25 to 44 Years1,353 (24.8%)$58,759
45 to 64 Years2,094 (38.4%)$63,846
65+ Years1,752 (32.2%)$31,806
Total5,450 (100.0%)$51,983

Poverty in Smith County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Smith County

With 15.7% poverty level for males and 20.5% for females among the residents of Smith County, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 184 males (35.4%) and 19 females (76.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Smith County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years51 (15.5%)248 (46.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)19 (76.0%)
6 to 11 Years184 (35.4%)130 (20.4%)
12 to 14 Years50 (19.5%)5 (1.5%)
15 Years43 (32.8%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)52 (20.2%)
18 to 24 Years34 (5.7%)199 (31.7%)
25 to 34 Years89 (11.4%)274 (35.0%)
35 to 44 Years82 (10.3%)135 (17.2%)
45 to 54 Years155 (18.0%)91 (9.9%)
55 to 64 Years188 (20.1%)182 (18.2%)
65 to 74 Years120 (14.5%)102 (12.6%)
75 Years and over51 (11.4%)94 (13.0%)
Total1,047 (15.7%)1,531 (20.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Smith County

According to the poverty statistics in Smith County, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Smith County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years277 (84.5%)281 (53.1%)
5 Years24 (100.0%)6 (24.0%)
6 to 11 Years335 (64.5%)508 (79.6%)
12 to 14 Years207 (80.5%)334 (98.5%)
15 Years88 (67.2%)39 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years172 (100.0%)206 (79.8%)
18 to 24 Years560 (94.3%)428 (68.3%)
25 to 34 Years690 (88.6%)508 (65.0%)
35 to 44 Years717 (89.7%)650 (82.8%)
45 to 54 Years706 (82.0%)832 (90.1%)
55 to 64 Years748 (79.9%)816 (81.8%)
65 to 74 Years708 (85.5%)710 (87.4%)
75 Years and over396 (88.6%)630 (87.0%)
Total5,628 (84.3%)5,948 (79.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Smith County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Smith County show that 7.3% or 191 of the total 2,608 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 8.3%, comprising of 19 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 7.1%, which includes 115 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Smith County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,510 (92.9%)115 (7.1%)
1 or 2 Children697 (92.4%)57 (7.6%)
3 or 4 Children210 (91.7%)19 (8.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,417 (92.7%)191 (7.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Smith County

According to the poverty data in Smith County, 32.0% or 80 single-father households and 39.3% or 258 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 74 households (55.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 78 households (87.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Smith County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children74 (55.6%)11 (5.1%)
1 or 2 Children2 (2.3%)169 (48.1%)
3 or 4 Children4 (13.8%)78 (87.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total80 (32.0%)258 (39.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Smith County

The poverty data for Smith County shows that 191 of the married-couple family households (7.3%) and 338 of the single-parent households (37.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (8.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 82 household (69.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Smith County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children115 (7.1%)85 (24.3%)
1 or 2 Children57 (7.6%)171 (39.0%)
3 or 4 Children19 (8.3%)82 (69.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total191 (7.3%)338 (37.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Smith County

Employment by Class of Employer in Smith County

Among the 5,298 employed individuals in Smith County, private company employees (3,302 | 62.3%), state government employees (509 | 9.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (460 | 8.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Smith County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,30262.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2394.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3506.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations4608.7%
Local Government Employees3476.6%
State Government Employees5099.6%
Federal Government Employees911.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total5,298100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Smith County

According to the labor force statistics for Smith County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (11,453), 48.4% or 5,543 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 194 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 80.2% or 613 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.8% or 56 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Smith County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years91 (11.5%)5 (5.5%)
20 to 24 Years475 (54.9%)56 (11.8%)
25 to 29 Years613 (80.2%)5 (0.8%)
30 to 34 Years540 (67.8%)33 (6.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,247 (78.7%)30 (2.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,144 (63.6%)35 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years531 (52.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years473 (50.4%)29 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years387 (23.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over37 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,543 (48.4%)194 (3.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Smith County

According to labor force statistics for Smith County, 66.0% of individuals (4,549) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,892) are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 132 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 77.8% or 846 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.6% or 23 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Smith County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School414 (38.4%)60 (5.6%)
High School Diploma1,641 (65.5%)40 (1.6%)
College / Associate Degree1,645 (74.1%)104 (4.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher846 (77.8%)5 (0.5%)
Total4,549 (66.0%)200 (2.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Smith County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Smith County are Management (729 | 13.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (365 | 6.8%), Community & Social Service (299 | 5.6%), Education Instruction & Library (245 | 4.6%), and Business & Financial (198 | 3.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Smith County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Smith County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (95.5%), Community & Social Service (91.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (88.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Smith County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management461 (63.2%)268 (36.8%)
Business & Financial31 (15.7%)167 (84.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science133 (86.9%)20 (13.1%)
Computers & Mathematics46 (69.7%)20 (30.3%)
Architecture & Engineering45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 25 (8.4%)274 (91.6%)
Education, Arts & Media5 (12.2%)36 (87.8%)
Legal Services & Support3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library11 (4.5%)234 (95.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating43 (11.8%)322 (88.2%)
Health Technologists23 (11.9%)171 (88.1%)
Total (Category)693 (39.7%)1,051 (60.3%)
Total (Overall)3,136 (58.7%)2,206 (41.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Smith County are Healthcare Support (254 | 4.8%), Security & Protection (170 | 3.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (170 | 3.2%), Firefighting & Prevention (122 | 2.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (71 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Smith County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Smith County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (92.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (90.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (91.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (78.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Smith County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support21 (8.3%)233 (91.7%)
Security & Protection158 (92.9%)12 (7.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention110 (90.2%)12 (9.8%)
Law Enforcement48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving15 (21.1%)56 (78.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance150 (88.2%)20 (11.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
Total (Category)344 (47.9%)374 (52.1%)
Total (Overall)3,136 (58.7%)2,206 (41.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Smith County are Office & Administration (600 | 11.2%), and Sales & Related (342 | 6.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Smith County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Smith County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related201 (58.8%)141 (41.2%)
Office & Administration142 (23.7%)458 (76.3%)
Total (Category)343 (36.4%)599 (63.6%)
Total (Overall)3,136 (58.7%)2,206 (41.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Smith County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (265 | 5.0%), Construction & Extraction (215 | 4.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (51 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Smith County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Smith County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction215 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair265 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)531 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)3,136 (58.7%)2,206 (41.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Smith County are Production (686 | 12.8%), Transportation (494 | 9.2%), and Material Moving (227 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Smith County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Smith County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production543 (79.1%)143 (20.8%)
Transportation459 (92.9%)35 (7.1%)
Material Moving223 (98.2%)4 (1.8%)
Total (Category)1,225 (87.1%)182 (12.9%)
Total (Overall)3,136 (58.7%)2,206 (41.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Smith County

Employment Industries in Smith County

The major employment industries in Smith County include Manufacturing (1,062 | 19.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (753 | 14.1%), Educational Services (565 | 10.6%), Retail Trade (397 | 7.4%), and Construction (380 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Smith County

Employment Industries by Sex in Smith County

The Smith County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (97.4%), and Wholesale Trade (92.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (98.4%), Finance & Insurance (91.6%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (89.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Smith County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting248 (86.1%)40 (13.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction370 (97.4%)10 (2.6%)
Manufacturing840 (79.1%)222 (20.9%)
Wholesale Trade51 (92.7%)4 (7.3%)
Retail Trade191 (48.1%)206 (51.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing278 (74.1%)97 (25.9%)
Utilities274 (89.0%)34 (11.0%)
Information2 (1.6%)125 (98.4%)
Finance & Insurance13 (8.4%)142 (91.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing22 (66.7%)11 (33.3%)
Professional & Scientific63 (56.8%)48 (43.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support203 (91.0%)20 (9.0%)
Educational Services211 (37.3%)354 (62.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance78 (10.4%)675 (89.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation20 (87.0%)3 (13.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services15 (22.1%)53 (77.9%)
Public Administration128 (57.4%)95 (42.6%)
Total3,136 (58.7%)2,206 (41.3%)

Education in Smith County

School Enrollment in Smith County

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,672 students in Smith County are middle school (870 | 32.6%), elementary school (800 | 29.9%), and high school (611 | 22.9%).
School Enrollment in Smith County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool562.1%
Kindergarten1184.4%
Elementary School80029.9%
Middle School87032.6%
High School61122.9%
College / Undergraduate1826.8%
Graduate / Professional351.3%
Total2,672100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Smith County

Out of a total of 2,672 students who are enrolled in schools in Smith County, 219 (8.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,453 (91.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 41 (71.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 72 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Smith County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds72 (92.3%)6 (7.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old715 (91.8%)64 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds892 (95.8%)39 (4.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds490 (95.5%)23 (4.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds94 (86.2%)15 (13.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds16 (28.1%)41 (71.9%)
35 Years and over102 (76.7%)31 (23.3%)
Total2,453 (91.8%)219 (8.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Smith County

Education (361 | 25.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (276 | 19.2%), business (173 | 12.1%), arts & humanities (120 | 8.4%), and science & technology (117 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 1,435 individuals in Smith County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Smith County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics614.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural27619.2%
Physical & Health Sciences1117.7%
Psychology181.3%
Social Sciences221.5%
Engineering221.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies302.1%
Science & Technology1178.2%
Business17312.1%
Education36125.2%
Literature & Languages141.0%
Liberal Arts & History896.2%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications211.5%
Arts & Humanities1208.4%
Total1,435100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Smith County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Smith County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Smith County are males with 2 vehicles (1,429, accounting for 45.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (953, making up 65.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Smith County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle47 (1.5%)42 (1.9%)
1 Vehicle552 (17.6%)485 (22.4%)
2 Vehicles1,429 (45.7%)953 (43.9%)
3 Vehicles805 (25.7%)469 (21.6%)
4 Vehicles266 (8.5%)179 (8.3%)
5 or more Vehicles30 (1.0%)41 (1.9%)
Total3,129 (100.0%)2,169 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Smith County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Smith County are 20 to 24 minutes (796 commuters, 15.9%), 30 to 34 minutes (779 commuters, 15.6%), and 10 to 14 minutes (609 commuters, 12.2%).
Commute Time in Smith County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1693.4%
5 to 9 Minutes51010.2%
10 to 14 Minutes60912.2%
15 to 19 Minutes53910.8%
20 to 24 Minutes79615.9%
25 to 29 Minutes1973.9%
30 to 34 Minutes77915.6%
35 to 39 Minutes1833.7%
40 to 44 Minutes2144.3%
45 to 59 Minutes2595.2%
60 to 89 Minutes57411.5%
90 or more Minutes1673.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Smith County

The most common commute times in Smith County are 30 to 34 minutes (578 commuters, 19.9%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (583 commuters, 27.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Smith County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes64 (2.2%)105 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes399 (13.7%)111 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes262 (9.0%)347 (16.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes323 (11.1%)216 (10.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes213 (7.3%)583 (27.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes80 (2.8%)117 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes578 (19.9%)201 (9.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes116 (4.0%)67 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes142 (4.9%)72 (3.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes100 (3.4%)159 (7.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes519 (17.8%)55 (2.6%)
90 or more Minutes113 (3.9%)54 (2.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Smith County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Smith County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (618, 21.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (694, 33.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Smith County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM127 (4.4%)93 (4.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM158 (5.4%)26 (1.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM250 (8.6%)67 (3.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM494 (17.0%)147 (7.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM415 (14.3%)202 (9.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM618 (21.2%)694 (33.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM163 (5.6%)330 (15.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM269 (9.2%)93 (4.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)66 (3.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM10 (0.3%)65 (3.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)85 (4.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM275 (9.5%)168 (8.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM130 (4.5%)51 (2.4%)
Total2,909 (100.0%)2,087 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Smith County

Occupancy by Ownership in Smith County

Of the total 5,450 dwellings in Smith County, owner-occupied units account for 4,746 (87.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 704 (12.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Smith County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,74687.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units70412.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units5,450100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Smith County

Occupancy by Household Size in Smith County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,84233.8%
2-Person Household1,87134.3%
3-Person Household76614.1%
4+ Person Household97117.8%
Total Housing Units5,450100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Smith County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Smith County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,622 (88.1%)220 (11.9%)
2-Person Household1,652 (88.3%)219 (11.7%)
3-Person Household646 (84.3%)120 (15.7%)
4+ Person Household826 (85.1%)145 (14.9%)
Total Housing Units4,746 (87.1%)704 (12.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Smith County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Smith County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School605 (83.8%)117 (16.2%)
High School Diploma1,750 (85.0%)309 (15.0%)
College/Associate Degree1,567 (90.0%)174 (10.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher824 (88.8%)104 (11.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Smith County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Smith County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years83315.3%
35 to 44 Years77114.1%
45 to 54 Years78614.4%
55 to 64 Years1,30824.0%
65 to 74 Years95617.5%
75 to 84 Years56210.3%
85 Years and Over2344.3%
Total5,450100.0%

Housing Finances in Smith County

Median Income by Occupancy in Smith County

Median Income by Occupancy in Smith County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,746 (87.1%)$58,820
Renter-Occupied704 (12.9%)$26,552
Average5,450 (100.0%)$51,983

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Smith County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Smith County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000177 (3.7%)63 (8.9%)
$5,000 to $9,999119 (2.5%)69 (9.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999350 (7.4%)95 (13.5%)
$15,000 to $19,999284 (6.0%)54 (7.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999511 (10.8%)53 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999358 (7.5%)86 (12.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999374 (7.9%)109 (15.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999825 (17.4%)97 (13.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999693 (14.6%)47 (6.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999725 (15.3%)31 (4.4%)
$150,000 or more330 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,746 (100.0%)704 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Smith County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Smith County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,291 (27.2%)34 (4.8%)
$300 to $4991,121 (23.6%)97 (13.8%)
$500 to $799865 (18.2%)228 (32.4%)
$800 to $999494 (10.4%)69 (9.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499536 (11.3%)35 (5.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999252 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499110 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99956 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more21 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,746 (100.0%)704 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Smith County

Housing Structures in Smith County

Housing Structures in Smith County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,63466.7%
Single Unit, Attached270.5%
2 Unit Apartments510.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments400.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments460.8%
10 or more Apartments571.1%
Mobile Home / Other1,59529.3%
Total5,450100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Smith County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Smith County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,343 (92.0%)291 (8.0%)
Single Unit, Attached19 (70.4%)8 (29.6%)
2 Unit Apartments14 (27.5%)37 (72.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4 (8.7%)42 (91.3%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other1,366 (85.6%)229 (14.4%)
Total4,746 (87.1%)704 (12.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Smith County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Smith County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room40 (0.8%)17 (2.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms40 (0.8%)48 (6.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms850 (17.9%)195 (27.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,706 (35.9%)337 (47.9%)
8 or more Rooms2,110 (44.5%)107 (15.2%)
Total4,746 (100.0%)704 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Smith County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Smith County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas415 (8.7%)40 (5.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,149 (24.2%)58 (8.2%)
Electricity3,114 (65.6%)606 (86.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels68 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,746 (100.0%)704 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Smith County

Household Vehicle Usage in Smith County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle300 (6.3%)69 (9.8%)
1 Vehicle1,593 (33.6%)474 (67.3%)
2 Vehicles1,716 (36.2%)96 (13.6%)
3 or more Vehicles1,137 (24.0%)65 (9.2%)
Total4,746 (100.0%)704 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Smith County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Smith County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,0811,665
Median Property Value$109,900$134,700
Median Household Income$36,750$237
Monthly Housing Costs$357$21
Real Estate Taxes$466$615

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Smith County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Smith County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000878 (28.5%)129 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999530 (17.2%)423 (25.4%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,315 (42.7%)924 (55.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999108 (3.5%)189 (11.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999228 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more22 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,081 (100.0%)1,665 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Smith County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Smith County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000261 (8.5%)28 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999960 (31.2%)35 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999281 (9.1%)185 (11.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999269 (8.7%)77 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999576 (18.7%)105 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999236 (7.7%)249 (14.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999405 (13.2%)457 (27.5%)
$150,000 or more93 (3.0%)320 (19.2%)
Total3,081 (100.0%)1,665 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Smith County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Smith County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,493 (48.5%)88,390 (5,308.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x372 (12.1%)951 (57.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x128 (4.2%)295 (17.7%)
4.0x or more973 (31.6%)117 (7.0%)
Total3,081 (100.0%)1,665 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Smith County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Smith County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,168 (37.9%)31 (1.9%)
$800 to $1,499258 (8.4%)492 (29.5%)
$800 to $1,499212 (6.9%)301 (18.1%)
Total3,081 (100.0%)1,665 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Smith County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Smith County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Smith County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years823 (89.9%)92 (10.1%)
6 to 18 Years2,364 (90.2%)256 (9.8%)
19 to 25 Years854 (69.8%)369 (30.2%)
26 to 34 Years850 (64.8%)461 (35.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,212 (76.7%)369 (23.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,425 (79.9%)359 (20.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,718 (88.8%)216 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,640 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12,057 (85.0%)2,122 (15.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Smith County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Smith County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born823 (89.9%)92 (10.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,364 (90.2%)256 (9.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen854 (69.8%)369 (30.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Smith County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Smith County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,391 (75.7%)769 (24.3%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,747 (88.0%)238 (12.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,275 (81.7%)510 (18.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,026 (90.0%)226 (10.0%)
$100,000 and over3,598 (90.5%)379 (9.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Smith County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Smith County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6338 (36.9%)511 (55.8%)
6 to 18 Years1,103 (42.1%)1,366 (52.1%)
19 to 25 Years386 (31.6%)539 (44.1%)
25 to 34 Years156 (11.9%)729 (55.6%)
35 to 44 Years160 (10.1%)1,085 (68.6%)
45 to 54 Years299 (16.8%)1,147 (64.3%)
55 to 64 Years584 (30.2%)1,173 (60.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,589 (96.9%)594 (36.2%)
75 Years and over1,171 (100.0%)481 (41.1%)
Total5,786 (40.8%)7,625 (53.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Smith County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Smith County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years98 (8.8%)124 (9.5%)
18 to 34 Years226 (16.5%)79 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years468 (18.0%)712 (26.3%)
65 to 74 Years253 (30.6%)150 (18.5%)
75 Years and over327 (73.2%)464 (64.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Smith County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Smith County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years39 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years268 (10.3%)65 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years103 (12.4%)20 (2.5%)
75 Years and over237 (53.0%)203 (28.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Smith County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years77 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years41 (3.0%)5 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years42 (1.6%)106 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years78 (9.4%)51 (6.3%)
75 Years and over85 (19.0%)128 (17.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Smith County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years53 (4.8%)124 (9.5%)
18 to 34 Years123 (9.0%)29 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years81 (3.1%)204 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years15 (1.8%)47 (5.8%)
75 Years and over45 (10.1%)119 (16.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Smith County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years36 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years135 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years292 (11.3%)525 (19.4%)
65 to 74 Years151 (18.2%)77 (9.5%)
75 Years and over260 (58.2%)402 (55.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Smith County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years40 (3.6%)18 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years135 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years59 (2.3%)150 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years10 (1.2%)11 (1.3%)
75 Years and over72 (16.1%)82 (11.3%)

Technology Access in Smith County

Computing Device Access in Smith County

Computing Device Access in Smith County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,77550.9%
Smartphone4,41981.1%
Tablet2,13439.2%
No Computing Device74613.7%
Total5,450100.0%

Internet Access in Smith County

Internet Access in Smith County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet130.2%
Broadband Home1,82933.6%
Cellular Data Only86915.9%
Satellite Internet58510.7%
No Internet2,46845.3%
Total5,450100.0%

Smith County Summary

Smith County is located in the southeastern corner of Mississippi, and is bordered by Jasper, Simpson, and Rankin Counties. The county seat is Raleigh, and the county is named for Major David Smith, a hero of the War of 1812. Smith County is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Smith County is located in the southeastern corner of Mississippi, and is bordered by Jasper, Simpson, and Rankin Counties. The county has a total area of 545 square miles, of which 544 square miles is land and 1 square mile is water. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The county is drained by the Pearl River, which forms the western boundary of the county.
The climate of Smith County is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 64°F, and the average annual precipitation is 56 inches.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 16,491 people, 6,541 households, and 4,619 families residing in the county. The population density was 30 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 68.3% White, 29.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,945, and the median income for a family was $37,945. The per capita income for the county was $15,945. About 22.3% of families and 27.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.2% of those under age 18 and 22.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Smith County is primarily a rural county, and the economy is largely based on agriculture. The major agricultural products are cotton, soybeans, corn, and hay. The county also has a large timber industry, and there are several sawmills and wood-processing plants in the area.
The county also has a growing manufacturing sector, with several factories producing furniture, textiles, and other products. The county is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
The unemployment rate in Smith County was 5.2% in 2019, slightly lower than the national average of 3.7%.

History

Smith County was formed in 1833 from portions of Jasper and Simpson Counties. The county was named for Major David Smith, a hero of the War of 1812.
The county was largely rural until the late 19th century, when the timber industry began to develop. The timber industry was the main source of employment in the county until the mid-20th century, when the manufacturing sector began to grow.
In the late 20th century, Smith County experienced a population boom, as people moved to the area from other parts of the state and the country. The population of the county has continued to grow in the 21st century, and the county is now home to a diverse population.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Smith County?
Total Population of Smith County is 14,310.
What is the Total Male Population of Smith County?
Total Male Population of Smith County is 6,747.
What is the Total Female Population of Smith County?
Total Female Population of Smith County is 7,563.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Smith County?
There are 89.21 Males per 100 Females in Smith County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Smith County?
There are 112.09 Females per 100 Males in Smith County.
What is the Median Population Age in Smith County?
Median Population Age in Smith County is 42.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Smith County
Average Family Size in Smith County is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Smith County
Average Household Size in Smith County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Smith County?
Per Capita income in Smith County is $25,394.
What is the Median Family Income in Smith County?
Median Family Income in Smith County is $70,054.
What is the Median Household income in Smith County?
Median Household Income in Smith County is $51,983.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Smith County?
Income or Wage Gap in Smith County is 36.0%.
Women in Smith County earn 64.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Smith County?
Family Income Deficit in Smith County is $10,482.
Families that are below poverty line in Smith County earn $10,482 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Smith County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Smith County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Smith County?
There are 5,543 People in the Labor Forcein in Smith County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Smith County?
48.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Smith County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Smith County?
Unemployment Rate in Smith County is 3.5%.