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Smithville

Arkansas · 87 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 $34,375. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Households here earn about 31% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
87
+19%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
131 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
−17%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
597285971101990201020202024Smithville
202488
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,641
+60%since 2000
from $11,687 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade28.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
72.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
27.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.5%(10)
Diversity Score
11
+235%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.8 min
+75%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+49.9 ptssince 2011
from 20.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−59.8 ptssince 2013
from 68.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithville, Arkansas?

Smithville, Arkansas has about 87 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smithville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Smithville, Arkansas earns about $34,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Smithville, Arkansas?

About 29.0% 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 8.6% 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 11 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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