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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Smithfield

North Carolina · 7,540 residents · 12.702 sq mi
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Smithfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,559. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 3,970 residents. Median home value is $59,600. With a median age of 38.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,540
−34%vs 2000
vs 11,510 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
594 / sq mi
−34%vs 2000
vs 906 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
38.5
−1%vs 2000
vs 38.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,559
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,813 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,004
−17%vs 2000
vs $18,012 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
17.5%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $96,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$336
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $492 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
54.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.5% in 2000
45.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−20%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(6,611)
Black30.9%(3,554)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,140)
Asian0.6%(73)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.3%(7,982)
1990
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(4,730)
Black35.5%(2,675)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(132)
Asian0.9%(71)
Other0.8%(64)
Diversity Score62.2%(4,692)
Diversity Score
62
−10%vs 2000
vs 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.9%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithfield, North Carolina?

Smithfield, North Carolina has about 7,540 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Smithfield, North Carolina?

The typical household in Smithfield, North Carolina earns about $21,559 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithfield, North Carolina expensive?

In Smithfield, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $59,600, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in Smithfield, North Carolina?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Smithfield, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithfield, North Carolina?

About 17.5% of people in Smithfield, North Carolina 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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