Smith County, Tennessee

Total Population: 20,196

County Seat: Carthage

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Median Home Value

$224,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$62,799

Across all households

Median Age

40.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)90.5%
Two or More Races3.8%
Hispanic or Latino3.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.4%

Under 18 Years

22.4%

65 Years and Over

16.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

49.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.6%

No Health Insurance

8.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$62,799

Mean Household Income

$85,700

Per Capita Income

$32,720

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$224,500

Median Rent

$877/mo

Total Housing Units

8,649

Owner-Occupied

75.5%

Renter-Occupied

24.5%

Vacancy Rate

11.9%

Married Couple Households

58.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

20.7%

Average Household Size

2.63

Broadband Internet Access

86.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 47159.