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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Smith Center

Kansas · 1,931 residents · 1.229 sq mi
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Smith Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,857. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $42,800. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,931
−4%since 1990
from 2,016 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,571 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,640 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.9
−4%since 1990
from 48.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Smith Center
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,857
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,995 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,500
+51%since 1990
from $10,288 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.7%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$303
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $215 in 1990
US average: $602
76.2%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
23.8% rent
1.6
+11%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(2,001)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score2.8%(57)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,908)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(23)
1
−59%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.4%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.6%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
+15%since 1990
from 9.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smith Center, Kansas?

Smith Center, Kansas has about 1,931 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Smith Center, Kansas?

The typical household in Smith Center, Kansas earns about $26,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smith Center, Kansas expensive?

In Smith Center, Kansas, the median home is worth about $42,800, and the typical rent is about $303 a month.

How educated are people in Smith Center, Kansas?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Smith Center, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smith Center, Kansas?

About 10.7% of people in Smith Center, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smith Center, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Smith Center, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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