In 1910 Tyler’s population was 10,400 and now it is 100,223 and Smith County’s was 50,000 and now 216,080.  This is important as some companies will not consider doing business in a city till it is over 100,000.  The Federal Government also considers population in certain programs.  In 2010 29% of the population have a bachelor’s degree or higher and 16% have no high school diploma.  The median age is 33 and 24% are under 18 years with 14% over 65 years of age.  47% are male and 53% are female.  Still, according to Heather Nick, planning director for the City of Tyler, a population of more then 100,000 sounds different that a number under 100,000.