CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Smiths Station

Alabama · 5,384 residents · 8.177 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Auburn metro area
Compare
The short version

Smiths Station has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,470. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $156,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,384
Unchangedsince 2019
from 5,364 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
658 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2019
from 656 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
−6%since 2019
from 43.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K200920202024Smiths Station
20245K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,470
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,235 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,137
−5%since 2019
from $34,830 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 34.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $151,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$860
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $899 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 71.1% in 2019
27.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+7%since 2019
from 3.0 in 2019
2009 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Smiths Station on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic80%(4,290)
Black16.3%(876)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(93)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(105)
Diversity Score41.6%(2,233)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(3,886)
Black18.5%(997)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(219)
Asian0.7%(40)
Other2.1%(113)
Diversity Score51.9%(2,792)
Diversity Score
52
+25%since 2019
from 42 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 21.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 85.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
−6%since 2019
from 26.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 92.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 58.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 37.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Female
49.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Smiths Station

Naples Manor
Pop 5,501
Floral City
Pop 5,437
Elsmere
Pop 6,196
Ocean City
Pop 5,941
Places similar to Smiths Station
Head to head

Compare Smiths Station to nearby cities

SMITHS STATION VS
Phenix City
Income$50,053+1%
Home value$170,300+9%
Population38,344+585%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SMITHS STATION VS
Columbus
Income$58,073+17%
Home value$193,900+24%
Population202,171+3513%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SMITHS STATION VS
Opelika
Income$65,004+31%
Home value$241,800+54%
Population35,765+539%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SMITHS STATION VS
Valley
Income$51,661+4%
Home value$140,800−10%
Population10,294+84%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Smiths Station, Alabama?

Smiths Station, Alabama has about 5,384 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Smiths Station, Alabama earns about $49,470 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 $156,800, and the typical rent is about $860 a month.

How educated are people in Smiths Station, Alabama?

About 18.4% 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 13.6% of people in Smiths Station, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Alabama
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Smiths Station with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →