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Smethport

Pennsylvania · 1,436 residents · 1.681 sq mi
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Smethport has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,587. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,500. With a median age of 45.9, 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 45.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,436
−15%since 2000
from 1,684 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
854 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,002 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+15%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Smethport
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,587
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,934 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,125
+68%since 2000
from $17,297 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,376)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0.5%(7)
Diversity Score3.9%(56)
Diversity Score
4
+32%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.6%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smethport, Pennsylvania?

Smethport, Pennsylvania has about 1,436 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smethport, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Smethport, Pennsylvania earns about $51,587 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 $92,500, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Smethport, Pennsylvania?

About 33.9% 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 19.2% 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 298 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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