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Smith Mills

Massachusetts · 4,832 residents · 4.668 sq mi
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Smith Mills has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,797. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $302,400. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,832
+9%since 2000
from 4,432 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,035 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+8%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Smith Mills
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,797
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,272 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,277
+55%since 2000
from $20,820 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$302,400
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+72%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(4,186)
Black0.9%(45)
Hispanic / Latino3%(143)
Asian3%(143)
Other1.5%(74)
Diversity Score20.8%(1,005)
Diversity Score
21
+218%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+73%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−97.3 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smith Mills, Massachusetts?

Smith Mills, Massachusetts has about 4,832 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Smith Mills, Massachusetts earns about $51,797 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 $302,400, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Smith Mills, Massachusetts?

About 27.8% 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 10.4% 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 239 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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