CITY
Smith River
California · 898 residents · 4.425 sq mi
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The short version
Population has fallen 29% since 2023, a loss of 372 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $382,200. At a median age of 28.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Younger
median age 28.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024898
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59.5%(85)
5 to 911.6%(104)
10 to 1411.8%(106)
15 to 198.5%(76)
20 to 244.8%(43)
25 to 3420.7%(186)
35 to 4410.8%(97)
45 to 542.8%(25)
55 to 647.7%(69)
65 to 744.8%(43)
75 to 847.1%(64)
85 and over0%(0)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8%
Information5.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$382,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $345,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(670)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(309)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.9%(291)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(356)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35.6%(320)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.7%(222)
82
+7%since 2023
from 76 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married49%(174)
Married38.9%(138)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced12.1%(43)
Women 15+
Never married30.2%(75)
Married44%(109)
Widowed25.8%(64)
Divorced0%(0)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Smith River, California?
Smith River, California has about 898 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is Smith River, California expensive?
In Smith River, California, the median home is worth about $382,200.
How educated are people in Smith River, California?
About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Smith River, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Smith River, California?
About 16.9% of people in Smith River, California live below the federal poverty line.
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CaliforniaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024