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Smithland

Iowa · 235 residents · 0.321 sq mi
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Smithland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,846. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $17,900. With a median age of 39.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 47% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

235
+6%vs 2000
vs 221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
732 / sq mi
+6%vs 2000
vs 688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.1
−20%vs 2000
vs 48.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1271571862152451990201020202024Smithland
2024137
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,846
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,406 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,162
−45%vs 2000
vs $14,722 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.8%
+23.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$17,900
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$350
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $350 in 2000
US average: $450
86.9%
+4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.2% in 2000
13.1% rent
1.3
−19%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(218)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(3)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.2%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.3%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.6 min
+30%vs 2000
vs 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Smithland, Iowa?

Smithland, Iowa has about 235 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Smithland, Iowa?

The typical household in Smithland, Iowa earns about $13,846 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithland, Iowa expensive?

In Smithland, Iowa, the median home is worth about $17,900, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Smithland, Iowa?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Smithland, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithland, Iowa?

About 29.8% of people in Smithland, Iowa 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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