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Smiths Grove

Kentucky · 752 residents · 0.78 sq mi
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Smiths Grove has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,063. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% 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 $124,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
752
−4%since 2000
from 784 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
964 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,005 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+7%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6176707237768291990201020202024Smiths Grove
2024786
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,063
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,058 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,347
+36%since 2000
from $19,335 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$929
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+11%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(627)
Black9.7%(73)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(14)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other8.5%(64)
Diversity Score42.6%(321)
Diversity Score
43
+37%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+115%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
40.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smiths Grove, Kentucky?

Smiths Grove, Kentucky has about 752 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Smiths Grove, Kentucky earns about $54,063 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 $124,400, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in Smiths Grove, Kentucky?

About 14.2% 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 11.1% 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 71 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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