Smith County, Mississippi

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Smith County
Smith County courthouse in Raleigh
Smith County courthouse in Raleigh
Map of Mississippi highlighting Smith County
Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
Map of the United States highlighting Mississippi
Mississippi's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°01′N 89°30′W / 32.02°N 89.5°W / 32.02; -89.5
Country United States
State Mississippi
Founded1833
Named forDavid Smith
SeatRaleigh
Largest townRaleigh
Area
 • Total637 sq mi (1,650 km2)
 • Land636 sq mi (1,650 km2)
 • Water1.0 sq mi (3 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total14,209
 • Density22/sq mi (8.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.smithcountyms.gov

Smith County is a county found in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, 14,209 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Raleigh.[2]

References[change | change source]

  1. "QuickFacts: Smith County, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.