Smith County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Smith County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28129
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 129
Geography
- Land Area
- 636.27 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.00 sq mi
- Total Area
- 637.27 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.019029
- Longitude
- -89.494876
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 14,002
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 10,768
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,828 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 173 | 1.2% |
| White | 10,309 | 73.6% |
| Black | 3,257 | 23.3% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,676 | 99.1% |
| Hispanic | 91 | 0.8% |
| White | 8,094 | 75.2% |
| Black | 2,519 | 23.4% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 14,132
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $61,767
- Poverty Rate
- 16.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,383
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,504 | 74.3% |
| Black | 3,257 | 23.0% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,459
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,605 | 21.5% |
| Republican | 3,139 | 42.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,713 | 36.4% |
| Other | 2 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,449 | 46.2% |
| Female | 3,896 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,339 | 71.6% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 0.9% |
| Black | 1,774 | 23.8% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,027
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 13.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 889 | 16.7% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 7.1% |
| Black | 100 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5 | 20.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 499 | 14.5% |
| Female | 520 | 13.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,233 (33.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,529 (15.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,714
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $122,007
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $676
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.1%
- Work From Home
- 3.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.