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Smithton

Illinois · 3,693 residents · 4.503 sq mi
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Smithton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,355. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $180,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,693
+64%since 2000
from 2,248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
820 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+9%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Smithton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,355
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,806 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,158
+33%since 2000
from $19,695 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
9.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+50%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,186)
Black0.8%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(78)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(3,543)
Black1%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(60)
Asian0.6%(23)
Other0.3%(10)
Diversity Score8.7%(321)
Diversity Score
9
+151%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+59%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.1%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithton, Illinois?

Smithton, Illinois has about 3,693 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smithton, Illinois?

The typical household in Smithton, Illinois earns about $64,355 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithton, Illinois expensive?

In Smithton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $180,200, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Smithton, Illinois?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Smithton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithton, Illinois?

About 6.1% of people in Smithton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smithton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Smithton, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,106 residents, a change of about 133 percent over that period.

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