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Smiths Grove

Kentucky · 852 residents (2025 est.) · 0.78 sq mi
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Smiths Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,098. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,500. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
786
Unchangedsince 2000
from 784 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,008 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,005 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+18%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:852 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6176707237768291990201020202024Smiths Grove
2024786
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,098
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,058 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,359
+98%since 2000
from $19,335 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
−3%since 2010
from 0.505 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,293
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+49%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(661)
Black12.1%(95)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.2%(244)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(644)
Black10.3%(81)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(38)
Diversity Score39.4%(309)
Diversity Score
39
+26%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+128%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.1%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2012
from 16.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
+19.7 ptssince 2017
from 68.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smiths Grove, Kentucky?

Smiths Grove, Kentucky has about 786 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smiths Grove, Kentucky?

The typical household in Smiths Grove, Kentucky earns about $53,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smiths Grove, Kentucky expensive?

In Smiths Grove, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $164,500, and the typical rent is about $1,293 a month.

How educated are people in Smiths Grove, Kentucky?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Smiths Grove, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smiths Grove, Kentucky?

About 9.9% of people in Smiths Grove, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smiths Grove, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Smiths Grove, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 105 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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