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Smithfield

Illinois · 230 residents · 0.465 sq mi
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Smithfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,521. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $49,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
230
+7%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
495 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 460 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
−3%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1311892483063651990201020202024Smithfield
2024150
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,521
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,031 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,888
+19%since 2000
from $16,661 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.271
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance14.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food9.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−45.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+4%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(223)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(7)
Diversity Score13.3%(31)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.4 min
+89%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
35.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
3.9%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithfield, Illinois?

Smithfield, Illinois has about 230 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smithfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Smithfield, Illinois earns about $45,521 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 $49,400, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Smithfield, Illinois?

About 4.7% 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 4.8% of people in Smithfield, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smithfield, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Smithfield, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 46 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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