CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Smithland

Iowa · 221 residents · 0.321 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Smithland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,406. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $50,300. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

221
−6%since 1990
from 235 in 1990
1990 – 2025
688 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 732 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
48.6
+24%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1271571862152451990201020202024Smithland
2024137
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,406
+72%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,846 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,722
+80%since 1990
from $8,162 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.4%
−23.4 ptssince 1990
from 29.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,300
+113%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$350
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $350 in 1990
US average: $602
82.2%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 86.9% in 1990
17.8% rent
1.6
+24%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Smithland on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

3.9%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.1%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
−23%since 1990
from 25.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Smithland

Head to head

Compare Smithland to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithland, Iowa?

Smithland, Iowa has about 221 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Smithland, Iowa?

The typical household in Smithland, Iowa earns about $31,406 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 $50,300, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Smithland, Iowa?

About 3.9% 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 6.4% of people in Smithland, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smithland, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Smithland, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →