County profile · Tennessee
Smith County, TN market data
How Smith County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 20,981
- +5.1% since 2020
- Households
- 7,932
- Median household income
- $66,293
- +37.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $243,800
- Jobs located here
- 5,086
- Highest market score
- 93
- Insurance agencies, #26 of 2,272 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Smith County has an estimated 20,981 people and 7,932 households. Population estimates put the population change in Smith County from 2020 to 2025 at +5.1%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Smith County is $66,293, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 37.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Smith County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 152, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (65).
Of the business types scored in Smith County, insurance agencies (93), real estate businesses (80) and gas stations (79) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #26 of 2,272 scored counties.
Smith County is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for primary care and pediatric clinics (75% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for salons, barbers and spas (52% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Smith County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Smith County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 93 | #26 of 2,272 | 5 | 6.3 | $4.7M | 376 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 80 | #26 of 2,229 | 9 | 11.3 | Index only | 295 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 79 | #175 of 2,358 | 10 | 12.6 | $2.8M | 116 | 8 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 77 | #201 of 2,405 | 52 | 65.6 | $539K | 145 | 22 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 74 | #279 of 2,405 | 30 | 37.8 | $934K | 141 | 9 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 73 | #131 of 2,176 | 9 | 11.3 | Index only | 234 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 72 | #236 of 2,339 | 10 | 12.6 | $672K | 156 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 72 | #326 of 2,401 | 31 | 39.1 | $273K | 102 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 71 | #255 of 2,385 | 18 | 22.7 | $373K | 176 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 68 | #261 of 1,707 | 5 | 6.3 | $4.3M | 91 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 64 | #415 of 2,057 | 9 | 11.3 | $2.4M | 99 | 11 |
| Auto repair shops | 61 | #703 of 2,378 | 19 | 24.0 | $445K | 100 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 59 | #637 of 2,088 | 7 | 8.8 | $723K | 109 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 59 | #824 of 2,402 | 13 | 16.4 | $3.6M | 105 | 7 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 58 | #848 of 2,394 | 42 | 53.0 | $198K | 130 | 11 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 57 | #876 of 2,222 | 12 | 15.1 | $2.3M | 77 | 10 |
| Convenience stores | 47 | #1,234 of 2,261 | 8 | 10.1 | $5.8M | 73 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 46 | #1,305 of 2,200 | 14 | 17.7 | $472K | 54 | 4 |
| Gyms | 45 | #1,099 of 1,792 | 5 | 6.3 | $1M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 43 | #899 of 1,461 | 5 | 6.3 | $1.3M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 43 | #967 of 1,530 | 7 | 8.8 | $1.2M | 48 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 39 | #1,199 of 1,656 | 10 | 12.6 | $831K | 47 | 8 |
| Veterinarians | 34 | #1,125 of 1,485 | 5 | 6.3 | $1.3M | 49 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $3.5M | 398 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $7M | 189 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $11.6M | 125 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $2.8M | 95 | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $2.8M | 165 | 6 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $2.1M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $1.7M | 192 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $9.3M | 225 | 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.2M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $4.7M | 368 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.8M | 282 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $360K | 53 | 4 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.8M | 115 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $9.3M | 184 | 10 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $7.2M | 86 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $1.6M | Too few | 5 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $8.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $21.7M | Too few | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $14M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $8.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Smith County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $8.5M | $1,067 | 111 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $27.6M | $3,473 | 134 |
| Food away from home | $28M | $3,532 | 87 |
| Groceries | $46.3M | $5,836 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.7M | $847 | 84 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.1M | $393 | 68 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.1M | $638 | 65 |
| Medical and dental services | $8.3M | $1,048 | 81 |
| Pets | $6.6M | $834 | 92 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $14M | $1,768 | 86 |
| Vehicle insurance | $23.6M | $2,977 | 152 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $21.7M | $2,738 | 91 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $11.1M | $1,400 | 99 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $114.8M | $14,475 | 87 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Smith County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 20,981+5.1% since 2020
- Households
- 7,932
- Median age
- 40.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 314 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 65
- Median household income
- $66,293+37.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $85,956
- Median home value
- $243,800
- Jobs located here
- 5,086
- Daytime population
- 15,463Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Smith County?
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Questions
How fast is Smith County, TN growing?
Population estimates put Smith County at 20,981 people in 2025, up 5.1% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 7,932 households. Median household income rose 37.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Smith County, TN spend?
Households in Smith County spend about $114.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $46.3M on groceries and $28M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Smith County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 152, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (65).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Smith County, TN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Smith County are for insurance agencies (93), real estate businesses (80) and gas stations (79). Smith County ranks #26 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Smith County, TN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Smith County is $66,293 a year, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $243,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Smith County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for primary care and pediatric clinics (75% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for salons, barbers and spas (52% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 23 of the 56 business types have a score in Smith County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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