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Smithtown

North Carolina · 211 residents · 1.34 sq mi
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Population has grown 26% since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 64.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
211
+26%since 2023
from 168 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
157 / sq mi
+26%since 2023
from 125 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
27.1
+70%since 2023
from 15.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
9913316720123520202024Smithtown
2024211
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,579
+17%since 2023
from $18,399 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
64.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 70.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
−2%since 2023
from 0.539 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,900
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
41.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
58.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 74.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic29.8%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino70.2%(118)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.3%(88)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.5%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino64.5%(136)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.3%(121)
Diversity Score
57
+10%since 2023
from 52 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 78.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 36.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 87.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
Female
55.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
Foreign born
19.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
35.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
64.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 70.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithtown, North Carolina?

Smithtown, North Carolina has about 211 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Smithtown, North Carolina expensive?

In Smithtown, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $75,900.

How educated are people in Smithtown, North Carolina?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Smithtown, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithtown, North Carolina?

About 64.5% of people in Smithtown, 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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