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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Smithfield

Virginia · 6,324 residents · 9.725 sq mi
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Smithfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,224. Population has grown 35% since 1990. Median home value is $134,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,324
+35%since 1990
from 4,686 in 1990
1990 – 2025
650 / sq mi
+35%since 1990
from 482 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+10%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Smithfield
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,224
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,581 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,301
+51%since 1990
from $12,811 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.0%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$134,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $92,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$519
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $408 in 1990
US average: $602
68.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
31.2% rent
3.1
+3%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

19.3%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
−11%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Smithfield, Virginia?

Smithfield, Virginia has about 6,324 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Smithfield, Virginia?

The typical household in Smithfield, Virginia earns about $43,224 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 $134,000, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Smithfield, Virginia?

About 19.3% 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 12.0% of people in Smithfield, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smithfield, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Smithfield, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,638 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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