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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Smithfield

Illinois · 276 residents · 0.465 sq mi
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Smithfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,357. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $17,800. Households here earn about 37% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

276
+29%vs 2000
vs 214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
594 / sq mi
+29%vs 2000
vs 460 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.7
−23%vs 2000
vs 42.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1311892483063651990201020202024Smithfield
2024150
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,357
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,031 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,641
−48%vs 2000
vs $16,661 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.2%
+11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$17,800
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $320 in 2000
US average: $450
79.4%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.3% in 2000
20.6% rent
0.9
−16%vs 2000
vs 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(276)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.6%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.8%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Smithfield, Illinois?

Smithfield, Illinois has about 276 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Smithfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Smithfield, Illinois earns about $20,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithfield, Illinois expensive?

In Smithfield, Illinois, the median home is worth about $17,800, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in Smithfield, Illinois?

About 0.6% of adults age 25 and over in Smithfield, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithfield, Illinois?

About 15.2% of people in Smithfield, Illinois 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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