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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Smithville

Missouri · 5,514 residents · 16.155 sq mi
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Smithville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,639. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 2,989 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $119,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,514
+118%since 1990
from 2,525 in 1990
1990 – 2025
341 / sq mi
+118%since 1990
from 156 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.3
−2%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K4K7K9K12K1990201020202024Smithville
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,639
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,726 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,669
+69%since 1990
from $13,376 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.0%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$119,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$490
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $328 in 1990
US average: $602
77.5%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
22.5% rent
2.3
+9%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(2,497)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0.6%(15)
Diversity Score4%(101)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(5,293)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2%(108)
Asian0.4%(21)
Diversity Score6.4%(350)
6
+59%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.9%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.2%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−25%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 Smithville, Missouri?

Smithville, Missouri has about 5,514 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Smithville, Missouri?

The typical household in Smithville, Missouri earns about $52,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithville, Missouri expensive?

In Smithville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $119,700, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Smithville, Missouri?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Smithville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithville, Missouri?

About 4.0% of people in Smithville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smithville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Smithville, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,989 residents, a change of about 118 percent over that period.

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

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