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Smithfield

North Carolina · 11,292 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 $34,077. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $144,700. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,292
−2%since 2000
from 11,510 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
889 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 906 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+8%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K10K12K13K1990201020202024Smithfield
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,077
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,774
+32%since 2000
from $18,012 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
50.1% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+23%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(5,011)
Black27.5%(3,101)
Hispanic / Latino23.6%(2,666)
Asian0.9%(105)
Other1.8%(203)
Diversity Score82.4%(9,304)
Diversity Score
82
+19%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+12%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 52.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithfield, North Carolina?

Smithfield, North Carolina has about 11,292 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Smithfield, North Carolina earns about $34,077 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 $144,700, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Smithfield, North Carolina?

About 24.2% 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 24.7% 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 3,752 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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