As of 2025 the population of Smith County is 3,563. The population is expected to shrink to 3,507 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.32%.
The median age of Smith County residents is 53.
The diversity index of Smith County is 15.8, meaning that there is a 16% 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 $77,251 and projected to be $83,989 in 2030. Per capita income is $35,349, projected to be $38,493 in 2030. 1.71% of households – 61 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $864,339 and the average disposable income is $59,116.
There are 2,039 housing units in Smith County; 1,330 are owner-occupied, 299 are rented, and 410 are vacant. The average home value is $141,900, with 35 homes built in 2010 or later, and 812 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 258 businesses in Smith County, employing 1,650 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,708 age 16 and above. 308 workers commute into Smith County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,375 residents both live and work in/around Smith County. The average travel time is 15.5 minutes. 34.18% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.84% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,365 drive alone, 170 carpool, and 9 take public transportation. 88 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 76 residents work from home.
1,016 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 331 have associates degrees, 519 have bachelor’s degrees, and 164 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
