Smith County, Mississippi

Total Population: 14,193

County Seat: Raleigh

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Median Home Value

$114,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$51,396

Across all households

Median Age

42.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)73.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)24.1%
Two or More Races1.5%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Other Race0.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.0%

65 Years and Over

20.7%

Male

47.6%

Female

52.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

14.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

1.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$51,396

Mean Household Income

$63,988

Per Capita Income

$25,965

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

64.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$114,000

Median Rent

$664/mo

Total Housing Units

6,684

Owner-Occupied

86.3%

Renter-Occupied

13.7%

Vacancy Rate

19.3%

Married Couple Households

44.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

1.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

24.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.9%

Average Household Size

2.60

Broadband Internet Access

57.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28129.