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Smyrna

New York · 197 residents · 0.244 sq mi
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Smyrna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,875. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 44 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $47,000. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
197
−18%since 2000
from 241 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
807 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 988 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+18%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1151561982392801990201020202024Smyrna
2024148
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,875
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,575
+92%since 2000
from $12,310 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+54%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(188)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other2.2%(4)
Diversity Score7.8%(15)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+3%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 17.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smyrna, New York?

Smyrna, New York has about 197 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Smyrna, New York earns about $31,875 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 $47,000, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Smyrna, New York?

About 8.3% 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 21.0% of people in Smyrna, New York 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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