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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Smithville

Mississippi · 882 residents · 1.484 sq mi
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Smithville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,583. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

882
−2%since 1990
from 901 in 1990
1990 – 2025
594 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 607 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.4
+9%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4655977298609921990201020202024Smithville
2024559
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,583
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,477 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,030
+48%since 1990
from $9,462 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.2%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$283
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $274 in 1990
US average: $602
75.9%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
24.1% rent
1.7
−3%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(880)
Black1.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.6%(77)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(857)
Black1.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score6.1%(54)
6
−28%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.5%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−45%since 1990
from 26.3 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, Mississippi?

Smithville, Mississippi has about 882 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Smithville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Smithville, Mississippi earns about $32,583 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 $53,900, and the typical rent is about $283 a month.

How educated are people in Smithville, Mississippi?

About 7.2% 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 11.2% of people in Smithville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smithville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Smithville, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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