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Smithfield

Nebraska · 60 residents · 0.169 sq mi
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Smithfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,900. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60
−12%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
355 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 402 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+3%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
224773981241990201020202024Smithfield
2024108
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,559
+85%since 2000
from $15,988 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing35.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction35.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−24.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
42.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+59%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(53)
Black1.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(4)
Asian1.7%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.5%(14)
Diversity Score
23
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−70.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.3%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
40.7%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
36.3%
−58.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithfield, Nebraska?

Smithfield, Nebraska has about 60 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smithfield, Nebraska?

The typical household in Smithfield, Nebraska earns about $50,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithfield, Nebraska expensive?

In Smithfield, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $87,900.

How educated are people in Smithfield, Nebraska?

About 2.0% of adults age 25 and over in Smithfield, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithfield, Nebraska?

About 1.1% of people in Smithfield, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smithfield, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Smithfield, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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