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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Smiths Grove

Kentucky · 681 residents · 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 $20,893. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,900. With a median age of 40.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

681
−13%vs 2000
vs 784 in 2000
1990 – 2025
873 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 1,005 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.2
+6%vs 2000
vs 37.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6176707237768291990201020202024Smiths Grove
2024786
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,893
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,058 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,313
−47%vs 2000
vs $19,335 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.6%
+6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,900
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$295
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $545 in 2000
US average: $450
82.8%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.9% in 2000
17.2% rent
1.9
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(573)
Black15.9%(108)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.9%(231)
34
+9%vs 2000
vs 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.5%
−14.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
+75%vs 2000
vs 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Smiths Grove, Kentucky?

Smiths Grove, Kentucky has about 681 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Smiths Grove, Kentucky earns about $20,893 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 $39,900, and the typical rent is about $295 a month.

How educated are people in Smiths Grove, Kentucky?

About 11.7% 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 14.6% of people in Smiths Grove, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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