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Smithfield

Pennsylvania · 831 residents · 0.716 sq mi
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Smithfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,094. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,700. With a median age of 44.7, 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 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
831
−3%since 2000
from 854 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,161 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,193 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+8%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7628629621K1K1990201020202024Smithfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,094
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,738
+111%since 2000
from $13,618 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
33.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(797)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.8%(7)
Diversity Score3.3%(27)
Diversity Score
3
+465%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+72%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 93.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithfield, Pennsylvania?

Smithfield, Pennsylvania has about 831 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smithfield, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Smithfield, Pennsylvania earns about $56,094 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 $126,700, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Smithfield, Pennsylvania?

About 19.6% 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 13.9% 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 169 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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