Smith County, Tennessee Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Smith County, Tennessee
Smith County, Tennessee Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
20,389
Median Age
40.6
Male Median
40.0
Female Median
41.7
Smith County, Tennessee Population Growth

Smith County, Tennessee Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +7.1%%.
+7.1%% Growth
Smith County, Tennessee Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Smith County, Tennessee Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.6 | 20,389 |
| 2023 | 40.7 | 20,196 |
| 2022 | 40.5 | 20,034 |
| 2021 | 40.5 | 19,820 |
| 2020 | 40.6 | 19,926 |
| 2019 | 40.3 | 19,740 |
| 2018 | 40.7 | 19,458 |
| 2017 | 41.2 | 19,279 |
| 2016 | 41.2 | 19,176 |
| 2015 | 41.6 | 19,136 |
| 2014 | 41.0 | 19,092 |
| 2013 | 40.7 | 19,134 |
| 2012 | 40.2 | 19,157 |
| 2011 | 39.2 | 19,121 |
| 2010 | 38.8 | 19,035 |
Smith County, Tennessee Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.5% |
| 5–17 | 16.9% |
| 18–24 | 7.2% |
| 25–34 | 12.9% |
| 35–54 | 25.6% |
| 55–64 | 15.2% |
| 65+ | 16.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Smith County, Tennessee
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 64.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 27.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Smith County, Tennessee
The median age in Smith County, Tennessee is 40.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Smith County, Tennessee is 20,389.
In Smith County, Tennessee, seniors (ages 65+) make up 16.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Smith County, Tennessee is aging.