Smyrna, TN Demographics

A map of Smyrna's Population by Race

Smyrna, Tennessee had a population of 53,070 in 2020. It was 56.0% White, 16.1% Black, 5.8% Asian, 16.9% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Smyrna, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Smyrna is the 13th most populous. 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's White Population

29,728 residents of Smyrna identify as White, or 56.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Smyrna less than the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Smyrna is ranked #479 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Smyrna is more White than neighboring La Vergne (42.2% White). Smyrna is less White than neighboring Nolensville (78.2% White), Rural Hill (86.7% White), Walterhill (77.1% White), and Murfreesboro (62.1% White).

Smyrna's Black Population

8,554 residents of Smyrna identify as Black, or 16.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Smyrna roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Smyrna is ranked #60 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Smyrna is more Black than neighboring Nolensville (5.4% Black), Rural Hill (2% Black), and Walterhill (6.9% Black). Smyrna is less Black than neighboring La Vergne (25% Black), and Murfreesboro (19.3% Black).

Smyrna's Asian Population

3,062 residents of Smyrna identify as Asian, or 5.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Smyrna roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Smyrna is ranked #8 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Smyrna is more Asian than neighboring La Vergne (3.7% Asian), Rural Hill (3.2% Asian), Walterhill (2.2% Asian), and Murfreesboro (3.8% Asian). Smyrna is less Asian than neighboring Nolensville (6.6% Asian).

Smyrna's Hispanic Population

8,988 residents of Smyrna identify as Hispanic, or 16.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Smyrna slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Smyrna is ranked #15 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Smyrna is more Hispanic than neighboring Nolensville (5.1% Hispanic), Rural Hill (3.6% Hispanic), Walterhill (6.4% Hispanic), and Murfreesboro (9.1% Hispanic). Smyrna is less Hispanic than neighboring La Vergne (24.3% Hispanic).

Smyrna's Native American/Other Population

359 residents of Smyrna identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Smyrna roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Smyrna is ranked #131 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Smyrna is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nolensville (0.3% Native American/Other), and Walterhill (0.5% Native American/Other). Smyrna is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Vergne (0.9% Native American/Other), Rural Hill (1.2% Native American/Other), and Murfreesboro (0.9% Native American/Other).

Smyrna's Multiracial Population

2,379 residents of Smyrna identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Smyrna roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Smyrna is ranked #139 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Smyrna is more Multiracial than neighboring La Vergne (3.9% Multiracial), and Rural Hill (3.4% Multiracial). Smyrna is less Multiracial than neighboring Walterhill (6.9% Multiracial), and Murfreesboro (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.