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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Smithville

Mississippi · 901 residents · 1.484 sq mi
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Smithville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

901
+2%vs 2000
vs 882 in 2000
1990 – 2025
607 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.5
−8%vs 2000
vs 36.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4655977298609921990201020202024Smithville
2024559
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,477
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,583 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,462
−33%vs 2000
vs $14,030 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.3%
+5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$274
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $283 in 2000
US average: $450
80.0%
+4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.9% in 2000
20.0% rent
1.7
+4%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(857)
Black1.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(54)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(880)
Black1.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(11)
Diversity Score8.6%(77)
9
+39%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.9%
−9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.3 min
+81%vs 2000
vs 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithville, Mississippi?

Smithville, Mississippi has about 901 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Smithville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Smithville, Mississippi earns about $21,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithville, Mississippi expensive?

In Smithville, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $36,800, and the typical rent is about $274 a month.

How educated are people in Smithville, Mississippi?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Smithville, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithville, Mississippi?

About 16.3% of people in Smithville, Mississippi 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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