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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Smithers

West Virginia · 904 residents · 1.424 sq mi
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Smithers has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,417. Population has fallen 20% since 1990, a loss of 229 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,400. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

904
−20%since 1990
from 1,133 in 1990
1990 – 2025
635 / sq mi
−20%since 1990
from 796 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+9%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6707969231K1K1990201020202024Smithers
2024712
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,417
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,444 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,807
+49%since 1990
from $8,622 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.8%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 26.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$331
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
59.6%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
40.4% rent
2.5
−7%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,021)
Black9.9%(112)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score22.3%(252)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(814)
Black8.4%(76)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score20.2%(183)
20
−9%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.3%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
+2%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Smithers, West Virginia?

Smithers, West Virginia has about 904 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Smithers, West Virginia?

The typical household in Smithers, West Virginia earns about $20,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithers, West Virginia expensive?

In Smithers, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $51,400, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Smithers, West Virginia?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Smithers, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithers, West Virginia?

About 22.8% of people in Smithers, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smithers, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Smithers, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 229 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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