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Smith County, TN: growth, migration and housing
Smith County has 20,981 residents, up 5.1% since 2020 (+0.9% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 577 households moved in and 529 moved out (+48 net), bringing in a net $9.3M of income. Median household income is $66,293, the median home $243,800 and median rent $922 a month.
In Tennessee: 51st of 95 counties for 5-year population growth · 76th of 95 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 24th of 95 counties for median household income · 28th of 95 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Smith County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson County, TN | 151 | $8.8M |
| Davidson County, TN | 47 | $2.7M |
| Putnam County, TN | 40 | $1.6M |
| Rutherford County, TN | 30 | $1.8M |
| DeKalb County, TN | 23 | $1.0M |
| Trousdale County, TN | 20 | $0.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Smith County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson County, TN | 137 | $7.5M |
| DeKalb County, TN | 44 | $1.9M |
| Putnam County, TN | 39 | $2.0M |
| Macon County, TN | 33 | $1.4M |
| Davidson County, TN | 25 | $1.0M |
| Rutherford County, TN | 24 | $1.3M |
| Sumner County, TN | 24 | $1.2M |
| Trousdale County, TN | 23 | $0.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.