Smith County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Smith County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 14,193. It is the 57th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Smith County is 42.9 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Smith County is $51,396. This is 6% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.3%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $114,000. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Smith County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Smith County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.6%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.3%.