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Smyrna

New York · 202 residents (2025 est.) · 0.244 sq mi
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Smyrna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 93 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,300. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
148
−39%since 2000
from 241 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
607 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 988 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+34%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:202 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1151561982392801990201020202024Smyrna
2024148
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,959
+87%since 2000
from $12,310 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+25%since 2010
from 0.375 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,300
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
49.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+204%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.8%(19)
Diversity Score28%(41)
Diversity Score
28
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+4%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.2%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 17.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.2%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2012
from 22.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.5%
+31.5 ptssince 2017
from 67.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.4%
−17.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smyrna, New York?

Smyrna, New York has about 148 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smyrna, New York?

The typical household in Smyrna, New York earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smyrna, New York expensive?

In Smyrna, New York, the median home is worth about $91,300, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Smyrna, New York?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Smyrna, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smyrna, New York?

About 22.3% of people in Smyrna, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smyrna, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Smyrna, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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