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Smith River

California · 898 residents · 4.425 sq mi
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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

Total population
898
−29%since 2023
from 1,270 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
203 / sq mi
−29%since 2023
from 287 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
28.1
−4%since 2023
from 29.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4216528841K1K201020202024Smith River
2024898
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,718
+6%since 2023
from $26,972 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
+25%since 2023
from 0.286 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$382,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $345,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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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)
Diversity Score76.2%(968)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(356)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35.6%(320)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.7%(222)
Diversity Score81.8%(735)
Diversity Score
82
+7%since 2023
from 76 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+8%since 2023
from 12.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
39.7%
+18.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
Female
47.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
Foreign born
9.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 79.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 84.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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