Tyler is located in, and the county seat of, Smith County, Texas.
Tyler occupies an area of about 54 square miles, while Smith County covers about 932 square miles.
The elevation of Tyler is 544 feet (165 meters) above sea level, while elevation levels in Smith County range from 275 to 671 feet.
Tyler is located in the Piney Woods section of East Texas, about half-way between Dallas and Shreveport, just south of the Interstate I-20 corridor, at latitude 32°21'04"N, longitude 95°18'03"W
According to the Federal 2020 Census, the population of Tyler is 105,995, and the population of Smith County is 233,479.
Also, the Census Bureau is estimating the population of Tyler as of July, 2022, to be 109,286 residents.
Read more population figures at the Census.gov Quick-Facts Report for Tyler
Census Year |
City of Tyler |
Smith County |
1920 |
12,085 |
46,769 |
1930 |
17,113 |
53,123 |
1940 |
28,279 |
69,090 |
1950 |
38,968 |
74,701 |
1960 |
51,230 |
86,350 |
1970 |
57,000 |
97,096 |
1980 |
70,508 |
128,366 |
1990 |
75,450 |
151,309 |
2000 |
83,650 |
174,706 |
2010 |
96,900 |
209,714 |
2020 |
105,995 |
233,479 |
903
Tyler has a relatively mild climate. The record high for Tyler is 111°F (44°C), which occurred on July 31, 1921.
The record low for Tyler is -3°F (-19°C), recorded on January 18, 1930. Average annual rainfall is 45.4".
The January mean minimum temperature is 38 degrees, while the July mean maximum is 94 degrees. Tyler typically experiences 245 days of sunny weather annually.
Zip Codes for the Tyler Metropolitan AreaZip Code 75701 - Zip Code 75799 (see more Tyler Zip Code details) |
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For detailed, current information, on a variety of subjects such as employment, workforce, taxes, cost of living, and demographics we recommend you contact the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce and the Tyler Economic Development Council.