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Smithfield

Virginia · 8,089 residents · 9.725 sq mi
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Smithfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,188. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $295,000. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,089
+28%since 2000
from 6,324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
832 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+12%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Smithfield
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,188
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,224 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,823
+60%since 2000
from $19,301 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$295,000
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+53%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(5,344)
Black28.5%(2,305)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(175)
Asian0.9%(72)
Other1.9%(154)
Diversity Score59.6%(4,817)
Diversity Score
60
+7%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.9%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithfield, Virginia?

Smithfield, Virginia has about 8,089 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smithfield, Virginia?

The typical household in Smithfield, Virginia earns about $62,188 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 $295,000, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Smithfield, Virginia?

About 29.9% 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 7.8% 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 3,403 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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