Smith County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Smith County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47159
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 159
Geography
- Land Area
- 314.28 sq mi
- Water Area
- 11.08 sq mi
- Total Area
- 325.36 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.256645
- Longitude
- -85.941915
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 20,156
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,593
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,633 | 97.4% |
| Hispanic | 522 | 2.6% |
| White | 18,631 | 92.4% |
| Black | 390 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 160 | 0.8% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,308 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 279 | 1.8% |
| White | 14,607 | 93.7% |
| Black | 383 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 180 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 63 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,389
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $67,149
- Poverty Rate
- 9.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,022
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,414 | 90.3% |
| Black | 384 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,219
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,893 | 15.5% |
| Republican | 5,959 | 48.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,367 | 35.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,762 | 47.2% |
| Female | 6,457 | 52.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,046 | 90.4% |
| Hispanic | 201 | 1.6% |
| Black | 146 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,260
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,837 | 43.8% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 25.9% |
| Black | 44 | 30.1% |
| Asian | 21 | 31.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,629 | 45.6% |
| Female | 2,631 | 40.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,062 (35.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,648 (18.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,752
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $245,229
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $896
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 8.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.