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Smith Mills

Massachusetts · 4,760 residents · 4.668 sq mi
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Smith Mills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,040. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $296,200. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

4,760
+7%since 2000
from 4,432 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,020 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
44.0
+2%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Smith Mills
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,040
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,272 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$30,447
+46%since 2000
from $20,820 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
4.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$296,200
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$628
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $853
48.1%
−23.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
28.3% rent
7.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
32.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
37.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
5.0
+48%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(4,201)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(59)
Asian1.1%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(290)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(4,325)
Black1.2%(58)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(102)
Asian2.5%(119)
Other4.2%(201)
Diversity Score23.4%(1,112)
23
+258%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
9.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
+28%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
87.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
7.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
8.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

17.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
38.2%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

48.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
51.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
11.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
9.7%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smith Mills, Massachusetts?

Smith Mills, Massachusetts has about 4,760 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smith Mills, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Smith Mills, Massachusetts earns about $59,040 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smith Mills, Massachusetts expensive?

In Smith Mills, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $296,200, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Smith Mills, Massachusetts?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Smith Mills, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smith Mills, Massachusetts?

About 4.8% of people in Smith Mills, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smith Mills, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Smith Mills, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 167 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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