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Smith Island

Maryland · 202 residents · 4.35 sq mi
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Smith Island has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,688. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 162 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,600. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
202
−45%since 2000
from 364 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
46 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.4
+10%since 2000
from 50.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1281922573213862000201020202024Smith Island
2024345
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,688
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,324 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,456
+23%since 2000
from $23,996 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance21.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical21.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−24.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−27%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(357)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(192)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3%(6)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.7%(20)
Diversity Score
10
+369%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.1%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
16.4%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.9%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 39.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−56.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 71.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smith Island, Maryland?

Smith Island, Maryland has about 202 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Smith Island, Maryland earns about $69,688 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 $107,600.

How educated are people in Smith Island, Maryland?

About 6.5% 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 18.8% 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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