As of 2026 the population of Smith County is 3,498. The population is expected to shrink to 3,456 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.24%.
The median age of Smith County residents is 54.
The diversity index of Smith County is 16.7, meaning that there is a 17% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Smith County is $84,311 and projected to be $92,806 in 2031. Per capita income is $39,057, projected to be $43,261 in 2031. 2.52% of households – 88 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,023,520 and the average disposable income is $65,528.
There are 2,030 housing units in Smith County; 1,336 are owner-occupied, 278 are rented, and 416 are vacant. The average home value is $148,179, with 48 homes built in 2010 or later, and 830 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 257 businesses in Smith County, employing 1,578 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,731 age 16 and above. 326 workers commute into Smith County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,381 residents both live and work in/around Smith County. The average travel time is 14.3 minutes. 34.61% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.52% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,338 drive alone, 189 carpool, and 7 take public transportation. 129 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 68 residents work from home.
932 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 382 have associates degrees, 506 have bachelor’s degrees, and 184 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
