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Smithfield

Illinois · 191 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 $43,750. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $51,800. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
191
−11%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
411 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 460 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1311892483063651990201020202024Smithfield
2024150
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,031 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,699
+60%since 2000
from $16,661 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
$51,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
12.0% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(183)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(1)
Diversity Score4.1%(8)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+76%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.5%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithfield, Illinois?

Smithfield, Illinois has about 191 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smithfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Smithfield, Illinois earns about $43,750 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 $51,800.

How educated are people in Smithfield, Illinois?

About 12.0% 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 13.3% 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 85 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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