Smithville is a city located in DeKalb County Tennessee. Smithville has a 2024 population of 5,508. It is also the county seat of DeKalb County. Smithville is currently growing at a rate of 2.15% annually and its population has increased by 9.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,042 in 2020.
The average household income in Smithville is $42,341 with a poverty rate of 34.79%. The median age in Smithville is 43 years: 37.2 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Smithville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,346 | 85.91% |
| Two or more races | 302 | 5.97% |
| Other race | 214 | 4.23% |
| Black or African American | 139 | 2.75% |
| Native American | 58 | 1.15% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,047 | 2.37 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Non Family | 979 | 1.21 | 33.2 | 66.8 |
| Married | 888 | 3.31 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Female | 170 | 2.98 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Male | 10 | 21.2 | 50 | 50 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
46.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 868 | 25.14% |
| Associates Degree | 53 | 1.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 427 | 12.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 145 | 4.2% |
| High School Graduate | 1,098 | 31.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 429 | 12.43% |
| Some College | 432 | 12.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,807 | 1,748 | 496 |
| Hispanic | 458 | 238 | 75 |
| 2+ Races | 222 | 120 | 75 |
| Black | 135 | 117 | 1 |
| Other Race | 33 | 20 | 0 |
| Native American | 29 | 29 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 33.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,302 | $141,127 | $52,965 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,375 | $55,205 | $27,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,875 | $31,198 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,167 | $34,452 | $27,692 |
| Some College | $32,952 | $31,250 | $37,353 |
$33,167
Average Earnings
$34,452
Average Male
$27,692
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.32% of Smithville residents speak only English, while 14.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,645 | 1,418 | 38.9% |
| Other | 214 | 214 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 919 | 214 | 23.29% |
| Black | 119 | 38 | 31.93% |
34.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.38%
Male Poverty Rate
37.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Smithville is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Smithville is Hispanic, with 23.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.19% |
| High School | 31.12% |
| Some College | 25.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.5% |
| Male Employed | 8.57% |
| Female Employed | 7.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,311 | $60,232 |
| Households | $30,526 | $42,341 |
| Married Families | $44,561 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,586 | $22,823 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
151
Number of Veterans
151
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 78 |
| Korea | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 59 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132 | 4.06% |
| Black | 19 | 13.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
74.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.5%
Labor Force Participation
38.2%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.76%
Born in Smithville
89.68%
Native Born
10.32%
Foreign Born
8.9%
Non Citizen
1.42%
Naturalized
89.68% of Smithville residents were born in the United States, with 62.76% having been born in Tennessee. 8.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,092 | 117 | 1.96% |
| 2028 | 5,975 | 117 | 2% |
| 2027 | 5,858 | 116 | 2.02% |
| 2026 | 5,742 | 117 | 2.08% |
| 2025 | 5,625 | 117 | 2.12% |
| 2024 | 5,508 | 116 | 2.15% |
| 2023 | 5,392 | 91 | 1.72% |
| 2022 | 5,301 | 168 | 3.27% |
| 2021 | 5,133 | 91 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 5,042 | 178 | 3.66% |
| 2019 | 4,864 | 124 | 2.62% |
| 2018 | 4,740 | 32 | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 4,708 | 88 | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 4,620 | 11 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 4,609 | 7 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 4,602 | -17 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 4,619 | 66 | 1.45% |
| 2012 | 4,553 | 37 | 0.82% |
| 2011 | 4,516 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 4,520 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,994 | 203 | 5.35% |
| 1990 | 3,791 | -48 | -1.25% |
| 1980 | 3,839 | 842 | 28.09% |
| 1970 | 2,997 | -3,095 | -50.8% |