Smith County, Texas Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

241,740

Diversity Score

59.8

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
57.5%%

Smith County, Texas 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, Texas Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)138,91757.5%
Hispanic or Latino50,59120.9%
Black / African American39,30016.3%
Two or More Races7,7223.2%
Asian4,2081.7%
Other Race6730.3%
Native American2310.1%
Pacific Islander980.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Smith County, Texas

The largest racial or ethnic group in Smith County, Texas is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 57.5% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Smith County, Texas has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 59.8/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.
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