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Smithville

Missouri · 8,425 residents · 16.155 sq mi
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Smithville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,018. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. Median home value is $176,300. Households here earn about 38% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,425
+53%since 2000
from 5,514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
522 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 341 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+8%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K7K9K12K1990201020202024Smithville
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,018
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,639 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,541
+30%since 2000
from $22,669 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+21%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(5,293)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2%(108)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(350)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(7,924)
Black0.6%(51)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(220)
Asian0.7%(55)
Other2.6%(216)
Diversity Score15.3%(1,289)
Diversity Score
15
+141%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+73%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithville, Missouri?

Smithville, Missouri has about 8,425 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smithville, Missouri?

The typical household in Smithville, Missouri earns about $64,018 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 $176,300, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Smithville, Missouri?

About 27.9% 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 8.0% 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 5,900 residents, a change of about 234 percent over that period.

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