Smith County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,209. Its county seat is Raleigh.

History

Smith County is named for Major David Smith.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 637 sqmi, of which 636 sqmi is land and 1.0 sqmi (0.2%) is water.

Major highways

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 14,209 people, 5,820 households, and 4,109 families residing in the county.

Communities

Towns

Village

Politics

Education

There is one school district in the county, Smith County School District. The county is in the zone for Jones College.