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Smithfield

Kentucky · 124 residents · 0.136 sq mi
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Smithfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,179. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 2% 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 $106,300. The poverty rate of 40.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% 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
124
+22%since 2000
from 102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
912 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 750 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+29%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
51961411852301990201020202024Smithfield
2024153
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,179
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,285
+26%since 2000
from $13,756 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.4%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $617 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
54.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+1%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(109)
Black3.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(4)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18%(22)
Diversity Score
18
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.2%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.1%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.3%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithfield, Kentucky?

Smithfield, Kentucky has about 124 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smithfield, Kentucky?

The typical household in Smithfield, Kentucky earns about $40,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithfield, Kentucky expensive?

In Smithfield, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $106,300, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Smithfield, Kentucky?

About 2.2% of adults age 25 and over in Smithfield, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithfield, Kentucky?

About 40.4% of people in Smithfield, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smithfield, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Smithfield, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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