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Smithville

Arkansas · 78 residents · 0.666 sq mi
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Smithville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $63,800. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 56% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78
+7%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
117 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
−1%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
597285971101990201020202024Smithville
202488
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,143
−63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$14,708
+26%since 2000
from $11,687 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.3%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−44.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+139%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(71)
Black1.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(3)
Diversity Score
3
−5%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
66.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
33.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
18.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithville, Arkansas?

Smithville, Arkansas has about 78 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smithville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Smithville, Arkansas earns about $17,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithville, Arkansas expensive?

In Smithville, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $63,800.

How educated are people in Smithville, Arkansas?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Smithville, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithville, Arkansas?

About 41.3% of people in Smithville, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smithville, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Smithville, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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