Smith County, Tennessee
Smith County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Smith County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,166 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 20,285 inhabitants. Its county seat is Carthage. The county was created 226 years ago in 1799.
County Snapshot
Smith County at a glance
Smith County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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Tennessee counties
95
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CarthagePopulation 2,331
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Quick Facts about Smith County
| Population | 20,285 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Smith County, Smith County, Smith County, Smyth County |
| Area | 843 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.2505,-85.9567 |
| Named for | Daniel Smith |
| Capital | Carthage |
| Establishment | October 26, 1799 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 02:17:30 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 24 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.52% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Smith County is located at 36°15'2"N 85°57'24"W (36.2505300, -85.9567100). It has 6 neighbors: DeKalb County, Jackson County, Macon County, Putnam County, Trousdale County and Wilson County.
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The largest city of Smith County is Carthage with a population of 2,331. Other cities include, South Carthage population 1,406 and Gordonsville population 1,245. See all Smith County cities & populated places.
Smith County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Smith County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carthage | 2,331 | Town in Tennessee, USA |
| South Carthage | 1,406 | Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States |
| Gordonsville | 1,245 | Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States |
Weather
Patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation...
7-Day Forecast- Carthage
Demographics
The population of Smith County increased by 5.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,166 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,210 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,179 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,117 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,097 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,308 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,526 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,732 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,979 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,157 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,285 | 0.63% | estimation process |
People born in Smith County (14)
People born in Smith County, including politician Morgan Cassius Fitzpatrick, politician Hopkins L. Turney, politician Hugh French Thomason, .
More notable people
- John Daniel Clardy (American politician (1828-1918)) he was born in 30/08/1828
- John Hailey (American politician (1835-1921)) he was born in 29/08/1835
- William Henry DeWitt (American politician (1827-1896)) he was born in 24/10/1827
- Samuel McClary Fite (American politician) he was born in 12/06/1816
- John Henry Moore (American settler) he was born in 13/08/1800
- John T. Coffee (American politician) he was born in 14/12/1816
- Nathaniel Macon Burford (Confederate Army officer, judge) he was born in 24/06/1824
- William E. McLellin (American Latter Day Saint leader) he was born in 18/01/1806
- Julius C. Moreland (American judge (1844-1918)) he was born in 01/06/1844
- Thomas W. Beasley (American lawyer, political activist and businessman based in Tennessee; former chairman of the Tennessee Republican Party, co-founder of the Corrections Corporation of America (private prison management company)) he was born in 08/01/1943
- Rufus L. Perry he was born in 11/03/1834
Other places with the same name (3)
- Smith County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 235,806 people.
- Smith County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 15,779 people.
- Smith County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 3,544 people.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |