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Smithville

Texas · 4,367 residents (2025 est.) · 4.06 sq mi
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Smithville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,977. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $254,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,216
+8%since 2000
from 3,901 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,038 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 961 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+17%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,367 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Smithville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,977
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,586 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,794
+151%since 2000
from $16,282 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+4%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,400
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,230
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
42.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+88%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69%(2,690)
Black14.3%(556)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(602)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.7%(2,288)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(2,619)
Black11.5%(483)
Hispanic / Latino13%(546)
Asian1.5%(64)
Other12%(504)
Diversity Score71.2%(3,002)
Diversity Score
71
+21%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.9%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.1%
−63.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+27.8 ptssince 2017
from 64.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 88.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 10.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithville, Texas?

Smithville, Texas has about 4,216 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smithville, Texas?

The typical household in Smithville, Texas earns about $59,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithville, Texas expensive?

In Smithville, Texas, the median home is worth about $254,400, and the typical rent is about $1,230 a month.

How educated are people in Smithville, Texas?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Smithville, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithville, Texas?

About 12.2% of people in Smithville, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smithville, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Smithville, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,020 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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