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Smith County, Texas · where the money really is

The cities and towns of Smith

Smith County’s cities. Populations are the 2020 U.S. Census. The county’s own website says it has nine incorporated cities; counts differ by source, and Overton sits mostly in Rusk County, so it is left off. Bullard and Troup reach into Cherokee County. Each city sets its own budget — links go to official sites until those budgets are ingested.

Walk a budget here — ingested and re-added to the dollar

Tyler · city · 105,995 residents · walk the budget →

Every municipality — 10 of 10 listed

PlaceTypeResidents (2020)Budget
Tyler ✓ walk it here city 105,995 official site
Whitehouse city 8,257 official site
Lindale city 6,059 official site
Bullard city 3,318 official site
Hideaway city 3,201
Troup city 2,006 official site
Arp city 892 official site
Winona city 623 official site
New Chapel Hill city 620
Noonday city 612

Populations are the 2020 U.S. Census. More cities and towns — and more ingested budgets — are being added. Want yours walked next? Say so on the priorities board.