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Smiths Station

Alabama · 4,926 residents · 8.177 sq mi
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Smiths Station has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,969. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $123,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,926
+5%since 2009
from 4,711 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
602 / sq mi
+5%since 2009
from 576 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+11%since 2009
from 35.3 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,969
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $45,714 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,678
Unchangedsince 2009
from $20,659 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $124,200 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $571 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−6%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(3,718)
Black17.1%(806)
Hispanic / Latino2%(92)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other1.8%(85)
Diversity Score43.4%(2,044)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(3,880)
Black15.6%(768)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(137)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other1.3%(62)
Diversity Score42.4%(2,088)
Diversity Score
42
−2%since 2009
from 43 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
55.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smiths Station, Alabama?

Smiths Station, Alabama has about 4,926 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smiths Station, Alabama?

The typical household in Smiths Station, Alabama earns about $47,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smiths Station, Alabama expensive?

In Smiths Station, Alabama, the median home is worth about $123,000, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Smiths Station, Alabama?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Smiths Station, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smiths Station, Alabama?

About 9.8% of people in Smiths Station, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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