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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Smithfield

North Carolina · 11,510 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 $27,813. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $96,100. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% 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

Total population
11,510
+53%since 1990
from 7,540 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
906 / sq mi
+53%since 1990
from 594 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.9
+1%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K10K12K13K1990201020202024Smithfield
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,813
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,559 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,012
+20%since 1990
from $15,004 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.6%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $336 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 54.9% in 1990
46.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+25%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(4,730)
Black35.5%(2,675)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(132)
Asian0.9%(71)
Diversity Score62.2%(4,692)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(6,611)
Black30.9%(3,554)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,140)
Asian0.6%(73)
Diversity Score69.3%(7,982)
Diversity Score
69
+11%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.4%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 11,510 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Smithfield, North Carolina earns about $27,813 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 $96,100, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Smithfield, North Carolina?

About 18.3% 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 20.6% of people in Smithfield, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smithfield, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Smithfield, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,970 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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

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