Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Smyrna, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

56,633

Median Agei

35.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

42%23,799

Black

31.6%17,881

Hispanic/Latino

12.9%7,286

Asian

7.8%4,415

Two or More

5.1%2,884

Other

0.4%225

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%99

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%44

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%529

High School Diploma

10.4%4,170

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%1,839

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%5,200

Associate's Degree

6.5%2,618

Bachelor's Degree

35.4%14,242

Master's Degree

17.8%7,149

Professional Degree

3.7%1,489

Doctorate

2.6%1,057

HS or Higher

95.1%

BA or Higher

59.4%

Graduate+

24.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$449,500

Median Renti

$1,739

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.4%14,725

Renter-Occupied

40.6%10,084

Total Units

27,040

Homeownership

59.4%

Vacancy Rate

8.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.9%132

$50K–$100K

0.7%109

$100K–$150K

0.5%75

$150K–$200K

2.1%309

$200K–$300K

15.1%2,229

$300K–$500K

41.7%6,137

$500K–$1M

36.2%5,330

$1M+

2.7%404

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

189

$750–$1,000

203

$1,000–$1,250

591

$1,250–$1,500

2,022

$1,500–$2,000

3,876

$2,000+

2,914

Year Built

2020 or later

2.4%645

2010–2019

13%3,507

2000–2009

20.8%5,615

1990–1999

13.3%3,606

1980–1989

23%6,225

1970–1979

10.3%2,795

1960–1969

7.7%2,075

1950–1959

8.4%2,258

1940–1949

0.3%80

1939 or earlier

0.9%234

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.9%15,606

Electricity

35.5%8,817

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%282

No Fuel

0.3%82

Wood

0.1%13

Fuel Oil

0%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$100,061

Mean Household Incomei

$146,792

Per Capita Incomei

$64,689

Poverty Ratei

10.5%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

34,581

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%1,018

$10K–$15K

1.4%358

$15K–$20K

2.8%705

$20K–$25K

1.8%455

$25K–$30K

2%493

$30K–$35K

3.2%794

$35K–$40K

2.7%670

$40K–$45K

1.5%368

$45K–$50K

2.9%725

$50K–$60K

6.4%1,593

$60K–$75K

10.1%2,495

$75K–$100K

11%2,723

$100K–$125K

8.3%2,060

$125K–$150K

8.1%2,021

$150K–$200K

12.3%3,044

$200K+

21.3%5,287

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

239

Residentsi

307

Avg. Tenant Renti

$460/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers86 homes93% occupied$502/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8151 homes99% occupied$436/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC2 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $100,061/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

81.4%

Very low income$30K–$50K/yr

16.6%

Low income$50K–$80K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

83.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

68.1% of subsidized households are minority

14% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

80.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8,51615%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,442

India

1,232

Guatemala

250

Canada

183

China

143

Germany

139

United Kingdom

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

32,398

Avg. Commutei

29.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

33,187

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,898(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.1%Insured

10.9%Uninsured