Smith County, Texas Demographics 2026
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%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Smith County Quick Facts
How Smith County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 238,014 | 241,740 | +1.6% |
| Median household income | $71,923 | $74,192 | +3.2% |
| Median home value | $220,800 | $240,700 | +9.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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.