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CITY · 2020 ACS

Smithville

New Jersey · 9,754 residents · 5.551 sq mi
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Smithville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,507. Population has grown 32% since 2019. Median home value is $179,600. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 31% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,754
+32%since 2019
from 7,365 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,757 / sq mi
+32%since 2019
from 1,327 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
−13%since 2019
from 52.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,507
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $61,010 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,674
−1%since 2019
from $35,939 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 38.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $202,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,216
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,198 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2019
from 79.6% in 2019
36.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−8%since 2019
from 3.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(5,120)
Black18.4%(1,352)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(321)
Asian3.5%(259)
Other4.2%(313)
Diversity Score59.8%(4,401)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(5,606)
Black18%(1,760)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(1,288)
Asian7.2%(700)
Other5.4%(531)
Diversity Score77.7%(7,581)
Diversity Score
78
+30%since 2019
from 60 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 33.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 95.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
−12%since 2019
from 29.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 82.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 8.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 41.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 43.4% in 2019
Female
53.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 56.6% in 2019
Foreign born
13.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithville, New Jersey?

Smithville, New Jersey has about 9,754 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smithville, New Jersey?

The typical household in Smithville, New Jersey earns about $58,507 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithville, New Jersey expensive?

In Smithville, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $179,600, and the typical rent is about $1,216 a month.

How educated are people in Smithville, New Jersey?

About 35.2% of adults age 25 and over in Smithville, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithville, New Jersey?

About 6.3% of people in Smithville, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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