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Smith Island

Maryland · 364 residents · 4.35 sq mi
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Smith Island has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,324. Population has grown 34% since 2009. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,800. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 50% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

364
+34%vs 2009
vs 271 in 2009
2000 – 2024
84 / sq mi
+34%vs 2009
vs 62 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
50.5
−18%vs 2009
vs 61.4 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
1281922573213862000201020202024Smith Island
2024345
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,324
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $27,150 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$23,996
−17%vs 2009
vs $28,816 in 2009
US average: $21,522
22.1%
−6.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 28.8% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $78,400 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$0
US average: $602
94.0%
−6.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 100.0% in 2009
6.0% rent
2.1
−27%vs 2009
vs 2.9 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic100%(271)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(357)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(8)
2
vs 0 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.3%
−3.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 6.3% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
45.0%
−7.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 52.9% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Smith Island, Maryland?

Smith Island, Maryland has about 364 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Smith Island, Maryland earns about $26,324 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 $55,800, and the typical rent is about $0 a month.

How educated are people in Smith Island, Maryland?

About 2.3% 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 22.1% of people in Smith Island, Maryland 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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