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Smithville

Georgia · 593 residents · 2.544 sq mi
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Smithville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,554. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 181 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,300. The poverty rate of 46.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% 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
593
−23%since 2000
from 774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
233 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+46%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2323905487068641990201020202024Smithville
2024285
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,554
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$22,437
+84%since 2000
from $12,193 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
46.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade18.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $213 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+54%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.6%(221)
Black69.9%(541)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score53%(410)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(163)
Black68%(403)
Hispanic / Latino2%(12)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.4%(329)
Diversity Score
55
+5%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
+170%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+38.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
26.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.2%
−28.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.4%
−32.8 ptssince 2013
from 61.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithville, Georgia?

Smithville, Georgia has about 593 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smithville, Georgia?

The typical household in Smithville, Georgia earns about $32,554 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithville, Georgia expensive?

In Smithville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $74,300, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Smithville, Georgia?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Smithville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithville, Georgia?

About 46.3% of people in Smithville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smithville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Smithville, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 218 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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