Mississippi

Smith

14,209
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Smith

Smith, Mississippi, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 1,961. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 14,209.

Its recorded population peaked at 19,403 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 27 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Raleigh, Mississippi, and 1 place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202014,209
201016,491
200016,182
199014,798
198015,077
197013,561
196014,303
195016,740
194019,403
193018,405
192016,178
191016,603
190013,055
189010,635
18808,088
18707,126
18607,638
18504,071
18401,961
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Smith

Military engagements that took place in Smith, Mississippi.

Skirmish at Raleigh, Mississippi
1864

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Frequently asked about Smith

When does Smith first appear in the US census?
Smith, Mississippi first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 1,961.
What is the population of Smith?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Smith had a recorded population of 14,209.
When did Smith's population peak?
Smith's recorded population peaked at 19,403 in 1940.
Were any battles fought in Smith?
1 documented military engagement took place in Smith, including Skirmish at Raleigh, Mississippi.
How many historic places are in Smith?
1 site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Smith, Mississippi.
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