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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Smithfield

Virginia · 4,686 residents · 9.725 sq mi
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Smithfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,581. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 1,638 residents. Median home value is $92,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,686
−26%vs 2000
vs 6,324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
482 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 37.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Smithfield
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,581
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,224 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,811
−34%vs 2000
vs $19,301 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.8%
+5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$92,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $134,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$408
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $519 in 2000
US average: $450
68.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.8% in 2000
32.0% rent
3.0
−3%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(4,223)
Black30.7%(1,941)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(59)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.8%(3,531)
1990
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(3,055)
Black34.3%(1,608)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(43)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other0.1%(7)
Diversity Score58.4%(2,735)
58
+5%vs 2000
vs 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.6%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Smithfield, Virginia?

Smithfield, Virginia has about 4,686 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Smithfield, Virginia?

The typical household in Smithfield, Virginia earns about $30,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithfield, Virginia expensive?

In Smithfield, Virginia, the median home is worth about $92,300, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Smithfield, Virginia?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Smithfield, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithfield, Virginia?

About 17.8% of people in Smithfield, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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