Smith County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Smith County is located in Texas with a total population of 238,014. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Smith County is 37.4 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Smith County is $71,923. This is 6% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $220,800. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Smith County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.6%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

27.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.0%.