Smith County, MS Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Smith County was 14,092, a 0.70% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Smith County's population was 14,191, a decline of 0.02% compared to a population of 14,194 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Smith County, MS population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Smith County decreased by 2,064. In this period, the peak population was 16,523 in the year 2011. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 16,156 - -
2001 16,106 -50 -0.31%
2002 15,947 -159 -0.99%
2003 15,879 -68 -0.43%
2004 15,871 -8 -0.05%
2005 16,009 138 0.87%
2006 16,032 23 0.14%
2007 15,994 -38 -0.24%
2008 15,811 -183 -1.14%
2009 15,905 94 0.59%
2010 16,494 589 3.7%
2011 16,523 29 0.18%
2012 16,334 -189 -1.14%
2013 16,226 -108 -0.66%
2014 16,207 -19 -0.12%
2015 16,073 -134 -0.83%
2016 15,943 -130 -0.81%
2017 16,067 124 0.78%
2018 15,967 -100 -0.62%
2019 15,840 -127 -0.8%
2020 14,194 -1,646 -10.39%
2021 14,191 -3 -0.02%
2022 14,092 -99 -0.7%
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Smith County, MS population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Smith County's population increased by 338 (2.09%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Smith County's population decreased by 2,300 (13.94%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Smith County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Smith County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 14,092. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Smith County's population peaked in year 2011 at 16,523.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Smith County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 14,092.

Smith County, MS annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Smith County grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 16 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Smith County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.58% per year. Overall the population shrank 12.78% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Smith County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Smith County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.58% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 102. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Smith County's population grew the most with an increase of 589 (3.70%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Smith County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,646 (-10.39%).

Things to know

Is Smith County, MS population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Smith County's population decreased by 102 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 3 (0.02%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 99 (0.70%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Smith County, MS changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Smith County decreased by 2,134 (13.15%). The population was highest at 16,226 in the year 2013 and lowest at 14,092 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.42%.

References

Datasets

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Smith County, MS Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Smith County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Smith County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Smith County was 14,092, a 0.70% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Smith County population was 14,191, a decline of 0.02% compared to a population of 14,194 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Smith County decreased by 2,064. In this period, the peak population was 16,523 in the year 2011. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Smith County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Smith County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Smith County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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