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Smithfield

Pennsylvania · 875 residents · 0.716 sq mi
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Smithfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,359. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,600. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
875
+2%since 2000
from 854 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,222 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,193 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
−2%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7628629621K1K1990201020202024Smithfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,359
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,308
+34%since 2000
from $13,618 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+5%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(851)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(859)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other13.2%(116)
Diversity Score28.4%(248)
Diversity Score
28
+4751%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 93.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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
20.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithfield, Pennsylvania?

Smithfield, Pennsylvania has about 875 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smithfield, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Smithfield, Pennsylvania earns about $33,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithfield, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Smithfield, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $84,600, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Smithfield, Pennsylvania?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Smithfield, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithfield, Pennsylvania?

About 22.6% of people in Smithfield, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smithfield, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Smithfield, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 125 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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