Smyrna, TN Demographics
What is the population of Smyrna?
There are 53,760 residents in Smyrna, with a median age of 33.9. Of this, 49.44% are males and 50.56% are females. US-born citizens make up 82.97% of the resident pool in Smyrna, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.5%. Additionally, 8.52% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 43,128 people in Smyrna currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 53,760 | 2.6% |
| Male Population | 26,581 | 2.7% |
| Female Population | 27,179 | 2.5% |
Male Population 49.44%
Female Population 50.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.9 | -1.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 44,607 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 4,572 | 17.6% |
| Not Citizen | 4,581 | 14.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 82.97%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.5%
Not Citizen 8.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 424 | 118.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,848 | 11.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,330 | -6.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,055 | 28.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 43,128 | 1.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.8%
Moved from Same County 7.29%
Moved from Same State 6.31%
Moved from Different State 3.89%
Same House as Last Year 81.71%
What are the employment statistics in Smyrna?
White-collar workers make up 68.76% of the working population in Smyrna, while blue-collar employees account for 31.24%. There are also 2,245 entrepreneurs in Smyrna (7.73% of the workforce); 22,516 workers employed in private companies (77.51%); and 3,083 people working in governmental institutions (10.61%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 19,975 | 2.2% |
| Blue Collar | 9,075 | 3.3% |
White Collar 68.76%
Blue Collar 31.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,245 | -0.8% |
| Private Companies | 22,516 | 5.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,083 | -9.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,206 | -8.0% |
Self Employees 7.73%
Private Companies 77.51%
Governmental Workers 10.61%
Not for Profit Companies 4.15%
How many households are there in Smyrna?
There are a total of 19,152 households in Smyrna, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 70.19% of these Smyrna households, while non-family units account for the remaining 29.81%. Additionally, 38.66% of households have children and 61.34% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 19,152 | 0.7% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 13,443 | 2.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 5,709 | -2.4% |
Family Households 70.19%
Non-Family Households 29.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,405 | 6.0% |
| Households without Children | 11,747 | -2.4% |
Households with Children 38.66%
Households without Children 61.34%
What are the median and average incomes in Smyrna?
The average annual household income in Smyrna is $89,936, while the median household income sits at $76,115 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $74,191, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $86,048. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $54,604 and $63,171, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $89,936 | 8.5% |
| Median Household Income | $76,115 | 7.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 46,158 | 2.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Smyrna?
There are 20,092 housing units in Smyrna, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1999. Of the 19,152 occupied housing units in Smyrna, 57.38% are owner-occupied, while 42.62% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 76.73% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $286,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,322 per month in Smyrna.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 20,092 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1999 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 272 | -5.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 199 | -2.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 649 | -7.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,132 | -4.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,273 | -3.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,423 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,430 | -7.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5,119 | -4.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,113 | 8.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 482 | 157.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 19,152 | 0.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 10,989 | 4.0% |
| Renter Occupied | $8,163 | -3.5% |
Owner Occupied 57.38%
Renter Occupied 42.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 8,432 | 3.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,557 | 6.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $286,900 | 19.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $280,100 | 18.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,322 | 9.4% |
With Mortgage 76.73%
Without Mortgage 23.27%
What is the level of education in Smyrna?
Approximately 40.34% of the population in Smyrna holds a high school degree (that's 16,224 residents), while 22.76% have attained a college certificate (10,833 locals) and 19.28% have a bachelor's degree (7,754 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,531 | 5.4% |
| Some High School | 16,224 | 2.9% |
| Some College | 10,833 | -2.2% |
| Associate Degree | 3,254 | -1.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7,754 | 11.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,298 | -0.8% |
No High School 3.81%
Some High School 40.34%
Some College 22.76%
Associate Degree 8.09%
Bachelor's Degree 19.28%
Graduate Degree 5.71%
What is the marital status of Smyrna residents?
A total of 15,188 people in Smyrna have never been married (which represents 35.88% of the total population), while 19,967 of them are wedded (47.17%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 589 (1.39%) and 4,430 (10.46%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 15,188 | 8.3% |
| Married | 19,967 | 0.8% |
| Separated | 589 | 25.9% |
| Widowed | 2,748 | 12.7% |
| Divorced | 4,430 | 4,430.0% |
Never Married 35.88%
Married 47.17%
Separated 1.39%
Widowed 6.49%
Divorced 10.46%
What are the most common means of transportation in Smyrna?
The top three means of transportation people in Smyrna use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 25,394 residents commute by car, 137 prefer going to work by walking and 101 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 25,394 | 0.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 101 | 8.6% |
| Motorcycle | 54 | 54.3% |
| Walk | 137 | 11.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Smyrna by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.