Smyrna, TN Demographics

A map of Smyrna's Population by Race

Smyrna, Tennessee has an estimated population of 56,692, an increase from the 53,070 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.2% White, 18.9% Black, 17.7% Hispanic, 5.1% Asian, 4.2% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Smyrna, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Smyrna has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Tennessee overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Smyrna, that probability was 62.6% in 2020 and 64.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Smyrna is ranked the 12th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Smyrna was ranked the 13th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Smyrna's White Population

30,186 residents of Smyrna, or 53.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Smyrna is significantly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Smyrna ranks 479th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smyrna's White population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Smyrna's population has decreased from 56.0% to 53.2%.

Smyrna is more White than neighboring La Vergne (43.1% White). Smyrna is less White than neighboring Nolensville (82.1% White), Rural Hill (89.8% White), Walterhill (100% White), and Murfreesboro (62.9% White).

Smyrna's Black Population

10,704 residents of Smyrna, or 18.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Smyrna is slightly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Smyrna ranks 60th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smyrna's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.1%. Black residents' share of Smyrna's population has increased from 16.1% to 18.9%.

Smyrna is more Black than neighboring Nolensville (2.8% Black), Rural Hill (0% Black), Walterhill (0% Black), and Murfreesboro (16.2% Black). Smyrna is less Black than neighboring La Vergne (24.1% Black).

Smyrna's Asian Population

2,894 residents of Smyrna, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Smyrna is slightly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Smyrna ranks 8th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smyrna's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. Asian residents' share of Smyrna's population has decreased from 5.8% to 5.1%.

Smyrna is more Asian than neighboring La Vergne (4.1% Asian), Nolensville (3.7% Asian), Rural Hill (0% Asian), Walterhill (0% Asian), and Murfreesboro (3.7% Asian).

Smyrna's Hispanic Population

10,026 residents of Smyrna, or 17.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Smyrna is considerably higher than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Smyrna ranks 15th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smyrna's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Smyrna's population has increased from 16.9% to 17.7%.

Smyrna is more Hispanic than neighboring Nolensville (4.3% Hispanic), Rural Hill (2.1% Hispanic), Walterhill (0% Hispanic), and Murfreesboro (9.7% Hispanic). Smyrna is less Hispanic than neighboring La Vergne (25.2% Hispanic).

Smyrna's Native American/Other Population

473 residents of Smyrna, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Smyrna is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Smyrna ranks 168th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smyrna's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 31.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Smyrna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Smyrna is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Vergne (0.4% Native American/Other), Walterhill (0% Native American/Other), and Murfreesboro (0.7% Native American/Other). Smyrna is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nolensville (1.3% Native American/Other), and Rural Hill (1.8% Native American/Other).

Smyrna's Multiracial Population

2,409 residents of Smyrna, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Smyrna is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Smyrna ranks 145th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smyrna's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Smyrna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Smyrna is more Multiracial than neighboring La Vergne (3% Multiracial), and Walterhill (0% Multiracial). Smyrna is less Multiracial than neighboring Nolensville (5.9% Multiracial), Rural Hill (6.3% Multiracial), and Murfreesboro (6.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.