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.

Smith County locator map
Location of Smith County on Mississippi map.

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 : 10:22:26 (21st December 2024)
Density : 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -4.51% (2010-2020)
Smith County Mississippi Courthouse image
Smith County Mississippi Courthouse
Smith County Mississippi Courthouse image
Smith County Mississippi Courthouse image

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

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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

Smith County has 6 neighbours.

  • 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

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People born in Smith County (1)

American evangelist T. T. Martin was born in Smith County

Other places with the same name (4)

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