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Smith County, MS
5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Smith County, Mississippi.
Population
14,132
Land area
636sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Smith County
Smith County at a glance
- Smith County is 65% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,916, 8% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,600 (34% below Mississippi) and median rent is $664 a month.
- Its largest cities are Taylorsville (1,650), Raleigh (1,118) and Polkville (713).
Local data for Smith County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Smith County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,916
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$112,600
Median rent
$664/mo
Homeownership
87.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (741), German Americans (316), Mexican Americans (136).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,536
2,711 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,922
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$96.8M
FY 2026, $6,810 per person
PPP loans
$33.8M
966 loans, 4,417 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$43.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Smith County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.2%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Smith County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
578
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
61.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smith County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Smith County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Smith County, MS?
- Taylorsville is the largest city or town in Smith County, with about 1,650 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Smith County?
- Smith County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39111, 39116, 39152, 39153, 39168.
- What is the population of Smith County, MS?
- About 14,132 people live in Smith County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Smith County?
- Smith County borders Rankin County, Jones County, Scott County, Simpson County, Newton County, Covington County, Jasper County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023