Smith County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Smith County, Texas has a population of 241,740, the 24th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $74,192 and the median home value is $240,700. The poverty rate is 11.6%.

Smith County Quick Facts

Population 241,740

Median Household Income $74,19290% MOE ±$2,224

Median Home Value $240,70090% MOE ±$5,783

Poverty Rate 11.6%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.5%90% MOE ±0.6 pts

Median Age 37.5 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 68.8%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.6%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.7%

Cities/Places 12

Population 241,740 24th of 254

Median Income $74,192 5% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.6%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Smith County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	227,449	241,740	+6.3%
Median household income	$69,917	$74,192	+6.1%
Median home value¹	$195,190	$240,700	+23.3%
Median gross rent	$1,158	$1,238	+6.9%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Smith

$74,192

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Smith

$240,700

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.9%

$25K-$50K 18.9%

$50K-$100K 31.7%

$100K+ 35.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.9%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

13.9%

$100K-$125K

10.4%

$125K-$150K

6.9%

$150K-$200K

8.7%

$200K+

9.5%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

61.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.8%

Renter 31.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,238/mo 20.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.2%

18-34

22.8%

35-54

23.8%

55-74

21.8%

75+

7.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Smith County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Tyler	109,215	$67,486	12.5%	$235,300
Whitehouse	9,122	$99,458	10.9%	$253,800
Lindale	6,644	$83,249	4.6%	$272,800
Bullard	4,346	$118,860	6.2%	$247,100
Hideaway	3,301	$109,712	2.7%	$335,100
Overton	2,444	$52,279	17.0%	$115,300
Troup	2,338	$53,457	26.3%	$159,400
Arp	1,111	$72,500	9.8%	$106,100
Winona	1,025	$56,417	13.3%	$153,300
Emerald Bay	970	$98,068	2.3%	$351,000
New Chapel Hill	891	$63,672	11.8%	$186,400
Noonday	707	$63,125	3.1%	$267,200

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Population Overview

Smith County is located in Texas with a total population of 241,740. It is the 24th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Smith County is 37.5 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Smith County is $74,192. This is 5% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $240,700. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% 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 57.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.9%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Smith County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Smith County, Texas?

Smith County has a population of 241,740, making it the 24th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Smith County?

The median household income in Smith County is $74,192 with a poverty rate of 11.6%.

How many cities are in Smith County, Texas?

Smith County contains 12 Census-designated places.