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Smithers

West Virginia · 754 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 $40,135. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 150 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
754
−17%since 2000
from 904 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
529 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 635 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+12%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6707969231K1K1990201020202024Smithers
2024712
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,135
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,337
+90%since 2000
from $12,807 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration18.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$564
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+8%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(814)
Black8.4%(76)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.2%(183)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(663)
Black4.2%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.8%(111)
Diversity Score
15
−27%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
−22%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.7%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.4%
−16.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithers, West Virginia?

Smithers, West Virginia has about 754 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Smithers, West Virginia earns about $40,135 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 $109,300, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in Smithers, West Virginia?

About 23.1% 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 30.4% 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 379 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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