Smith County, Mississippi
Smith County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Smith County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,491 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 15,779 inhabitants. Its county seat is Raleigh. The county was created 191 years ago in 1832.
Quick Facts about Smith County
Population : | 15,779 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Mississippi (United States) |
Different from : | Smith County, Smyth County, Smith County, Smith County |
Area : | 1651 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
Capital : | Raleigh |
Establishment : | January 01, 1833 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 14:53:25 (30th October 2024) |
Density : | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -4.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Smith County is located at 32°1'4"N 89°30'24"W (32.0176900, -89.5066800). It has 6 neighbors: Covington County, Jasper County, Newton County, Rankin County, Scott County and Simpson County.
Smith County map
The largest city of Smith County is Sylvarena with a population of 106. . See all Smith County cities & populated places.
Smith County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Smith County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Raleigh | 1,390 | Town in Mississippi |
Polkville | 819 | Town of the United States |
Mize | 323 | Town of the United States |
Sylvarena | 106 | City in Smith County, Mississippi, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Smith County
Smith County has 6 neighbours.
- Covington County county in Mississippi, United States
- Jasper County county in Mississippi, United States
- Newton County county in Mississippi, United States
- Rankin County county in Mississippi, United States
- Scott County county in Mississippi, United States
- Simpson County county in Mississippi, United States
- Raleigh
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Smith County decreased by 4.51% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 16,491 | - | census |
2011 | 16,527 | 0.22% | estimation process |
2012 | 16,337 | -1.16% | estimation process |
2013 | 16,229 | -0.67% | estimation process |
2014 | 16,210 | -0.12% | estimation process |
2015 | 16,079 | -0.81% | estimation process |
2016 | 15,949 | -0.82% | estimation process |
2017 | 16,073 | 0.77% | estimation process |
2018 | 16,029 | -0.27% | estimation process |
2019 | 15,916 | -0.71% | estimation process |
2020 | 15,779 | -0.87% | estimation process |
People born in Smith County (1)
American evangelist T. T. Martin was born in Smith County
Other places with the same name (4)
- Smith County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 235,806 people.
- Smith County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 20,285 people.
- Smith County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 3,544 people.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |