Smith County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Smith County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48423
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 423
Geography
- Land Area
- 921.49 sq mi
- Water Area
- 28.24 sq mi
- Total Area
- 949.72 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.375105
- Longitude
- -95.268939
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 229,578
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 171,788
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 188,898 | 82.3% |
| Hispanic | 40,679 | 17.7% |
| White | 140,117 | 61.0% |
| Black | 38,860 | 16.9% |
| Asian | 3,216 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 218 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 97 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 519 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 148,507 | 86.4% |
| Hispanic | 23,278 | 13.6% |
| White | 112,808 | 65.7% |
| Black | 31,478 | 18.3% |
| Asian | 2,564 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,427 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 97 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 284 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 241,740
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $78,167
- Poverty Rate
- 11.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 27,158
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 160,640 | 66.5% |
| Black | 39,393 | 16.3% |
| Asian | 4,265 | 1.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 143,783
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 41,273 | 28.7% |
| Republican | 76,792 | 53.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 25,718 | 17.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 66,426 | 46.2% |
| Female | 77,315 | 53.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 102,820 | 71.5% |
| Hispanic | 15,117 | 10.5% |
| Black | 15,400 | 10.7% |
| Asian | 1,623 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 75,500
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 59,795 | 58.2% |
| Hispanic | 4,309 | 28.5% |
| Black | 6,049 | 39.3% |
| Asian | 648 | 39.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 34,260 | 51.6% |
| Female | 41,225 | 53.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 33,044 (20.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 45,827 (28.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 99,673
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $242,366
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,271
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 9.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.