Smithville
City in DeKalb County, Tennessee

Smithville is a city in DeKalb County, Tennessee, with 5,004 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,037 ft (316 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dowelltown, 7.7 miles NW.
- 5,004residents (2020 Census)
- 1,037 ftelevation · 316 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.3 km²
- 849 / sq mipopulation density
- 37166ZIP code
About Smithville
Smithville is a city in DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 5,004 at the 2020 census, up from 3,994 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of DeKalb County. Smithville is home to the Smithville Fiddler's Jamboree, which it has hosted annually since 1972.
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Living in Smithville
- Median household income
- $33,192
- Median home value
- $194,200
- Median rent
- $740/mo
- Median age
- 42.2
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Smithville had 5,004 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,004 |
|---|---|
| Density | 849 per sq mi (328 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Smithville at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | DeKalb County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,004 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.89 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9584° N, 85.8214° W |
| ZIP code | 37166 |
| Official website | smithvilletn.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4769320 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Smithville
- Dowelltown7.7 mi NW
- Liberty9.3 mi W
- Alexandria14.3 mi NW
- Hickman14.5 mi NW
- Auburntown15.2 mi W
- Woodbury16.8 mi SW
- Gordonsville16.8 mi N
- Baxter17.0 mi NE
- Centertown17.0 mi S
- Statesville17.3 mi W
- Doyle18.7 mi E
- McMinnville18.9 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Smithville
What county is Smithville in?
Smithville is in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Smithville, TN?
5,004 people lived in Smithville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Smithville, TN?
The ZIP code of Smithville is 37166.
What is the elevation of Smithville?
1,037 feet (316 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Smithville?
Dowelltown (7.7 mi), Liberty (9.3 mi), Alexandria (14.3 mi), Hickman (14.5 mi), Auburntown (15.2 mi).
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