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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Smyrna, Tennessee, with a population of 77,721 and a median income of $72,755 in 2022, is classified as a "White Majority" community. The white population comprises 65% of the total. However, this classification does not fully reflect the demographic changes occurring in the city over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Smyrna transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to a "Transitional Community." The percentage of white residents decreased from 76% in 2013 to 65% in 2022. Concurrently, other racial groups experienced growth. The Black population increased from 9% to 14%, the Hispanic population from 8% to 11%, and the Asian population from 3% to 5%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races doubled from 2% to 4%.
The city's economic landscape has shown fluctuations correlating with its demographic shifts. The median income increased from $66,634 in 2013 to $80,530 in 2021, before declining to $72,755 in 2022. The population grew by approximately 24.5%, from 62,396 in 2013 to 77,721 in 2022. This growth, coupled with the changing racial composition, suggests an influx of diverse new residents to Smyrna.
Smyrna's demographic shifts align with trends observed in many suburban areas across the United States. The increasing diversity and steady population growth often indicate economic vitality and changing settlement patterns.
Based on observed trends, Smyrna is likely to continue its trajectory towards greater diversity. If current trends persist, the city could transition from a "White Majority" to a "Moderate Diversity" category within the next 5-10 years. The consistent decrease in the white population suggests that by 2030, it could drop below 60%, while Black, Hispanic, and Asian populations continue to grow.
Economically, if Smyrna can reverse the recent decrease in median income and return to its previous growth trajectory, it could see median incomes surpassing $85,000 by 2030. This will depend on the city's ability to attract and retain high-paying jobs and manage challenges associated with rapid growth and diversification.
Smyrna represents an example of a "Transitional Community," moving from low diversity towards a more multicultural composition. This transition presents opportunities and challenges, requiring policy-making to ensure economic prosperity is shared across all demographic groups and community cohesion is maintained amidst significant change.