2023 ACS Census Data · Population 14,193
Smith County is a small county in Mississippi with a population of 14,193. The median household income is $51,396, 21% below the national average. The poverty rate is 19.3%, median home value is $114,000, and 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 42% below the national average.
Population
14,193
2023 estimate
Rank #2209 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$51,396
Household
Rank #2593 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$114,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #2672 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
14.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #2880 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
6% above Mississippi avg·21% below national avg
Poverty Rate
12% above Mississippi avg·29% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
11% below Mississippi avg·19% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$25,965
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
19.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
46.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
11% below Mississippi avg·46% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
15% below Mississippi avg·28% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
20% above Mississippi avg·18% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
31% above Mississippi avg·28% above national avg
Housing Units
6,684
Households
5,397
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,077
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
57.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
29 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
26% below Mississippi avg·42% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% below Mississippi avg·7% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
17.9%
Powered by Cambium AI
Run custom audience analysis, segment the population, and chat with personas. All in one platform.
View all Mississippi counties →