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Smith Island

Maryland · 345 residents · 4.35 sq mi
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Smith Island has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,385. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 2% 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 $109,200. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% 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
345
−5%since 2000
from 364 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
79 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.1
+3%since 2000
from 50.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1281922573213862000201020202024Smith Island
2024345
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,385
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,324 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,609
+90%since 2000
from $23,996 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.3%
+51.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.261
−53%since 2010
from 0.549 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing20.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction17.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
30.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−43%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
RELATED:See current rent listings in Smith Island on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(357)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(331)
Black1.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(5)
Diversity Score9.9%(34)
Diversity Score
10
+378%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
58.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
−32%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.0%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.8%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% 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
6.8%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+18.5 ptssince 2011
from 39.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.2%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.0%
+19.6 ptssince 2017
from 47.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smith Island, Maryland?

Smith Island, Maryland has about 345 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smith Island, Maryland?

The typical household in Smith Island, Maryland earns about $90,385 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smith Island, Maryland expensive?

In Smith Island, Maryland, the median home is worth about $109,200.

How educated are people in Smith Island, Maryland?

About 2.2% of adults age 25 and over in Smith Island, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smith Island, Maryland?

About 9.6% of people in Smith Island, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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