Smith County, Tennessee Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

20,389

Diversity Score

18.6

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
90.0%%

Smith County, Tennessee Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Smith County, Tennessee Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)18,35690.0%
Two or More Races8804.3%
Hispanic or Latino6413.1%
Black / African American3791.9%
Asian800.4%
Pacific Islander390.2%
Other Race90.0%
Native American50.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Smith County, Tennessee

The largest racial or ethnic group in Smith County, Tennessee is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 90.0% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Smith County, Tennessee has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 18.6/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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