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Smithboro

Illinois · 154 residents · 0.932 sq mi
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Smithboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $60,000. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
154
−23%since 2000
from 200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
165 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+9%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1231561892222551990201020202024Smithboro
2024164
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,185
+77%since 2000
from $10,284 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
6.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−40%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(193)
Black2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(5)
Diversity Score
3
−46%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+19%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 95.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.8%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
35.3%
−39.5 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithboro, Illinois?

Smithboro, Illinois has about 154 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smithboro, Illinois?

The typical household in Smithboro, Illinois earns about $45,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithboro, Illinois expensive?

In Smithboro, Illinois, the median home is worth about $60,000.

How educated are people in Smithboro, Illinois?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Smithboro, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithboro, Illinois?

About 21.9% of people in Smithboro, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smithboro, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Smithboro, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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