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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Smithsburg

Maryland · 2,146 residents · 1.161 sq mi
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Smithsburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,795. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 76% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $132,500. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,146
+76%since 1990
from 1,221 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,848 / sq mi
+76%since 1990
from 1,052 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.7
−2%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Smithsburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,795
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,865 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,373
+66%since 1990
from $11,075 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.7%
−10.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$132,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $80,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$452
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $298 in 1990
US average: $602
70.9%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
29.1% rent
2.6
−16%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,203)
Black1.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(59)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(2,011)
Black2.3%(50)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(49)
Asian0.7%(14)
Diversity Score12.8%(275)
13
+166%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.5%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.6%
+14.7 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
+11%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithsburg, Maryland?

Smithsburg, Maryland has about 2,146 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Smithsburg, Maryland?

The typical household in Smithsburg, Maryland earns about $50,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithsburg, Maryland expensive?

In Smithsburg, Maryland, the median home is worth about $132,500, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Smithsburg, Maryland?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Smithsburg, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithsburg, Maryland?

About 7.7% of people in Smithsburg, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smithsburg, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Smithsburg, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 925 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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