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Smethport

Pennsylvania · 1,655 residents · 1.681 sq mi
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Smethport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,074. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $71,800. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,655
−2%since 2000
from 1,684 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
985 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,002 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+11%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Smethport
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,074
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,934 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,509
+19%since 2000
from $17,297 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−36.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,660)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(50)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,614)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(23)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0.3%(6)
Diversity Score5.6%(93)
Diversity Score
6
+90%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.1%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smethport, Pennsylvania?

Smethport, Pennsylvania has about 1,655 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smethport, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Smethport, Pennsylvania earns about $35,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smethport, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Smethport, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $71,800, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Smethport, Pennsylvania?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Smethport, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smethport, Pennsylvania?

About 15.2% of people in Smethport, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smethport, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Smethport, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 79 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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