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Smithton

Pennsylvania · 351 residents · 0.102 sq mi
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Smithton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 93 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,700. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
351
−21%since 2000
from 444 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,441 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 4,353 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+10%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3293954615265921990201020202024Smithton
2024406
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,854 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,586
+65%since 2000
from $16,715 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−34%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(440)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(316)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other1.4%(5)
Diversity Score6.8%(24)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+60%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−15.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithton, Pennsylvania?

Smithton, Pennsylvania has about 351 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smithton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Smithton, Pennsylvania earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Smithton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $93,700, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Smithton, Pennsylvania?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Smithton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithton, Pennsylvania?

About 25.1% of people in Smithton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smithton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Smithton, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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