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Smithfield

West Virginia · 96 residents (2025 est.) · 0.292 sq mi
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Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 64 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 61.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
113
−36%since 2000
from 177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
387 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.9
−19%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:96 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
931221511802091990201020202024Smithfield
2024113
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,172
−69%since 2000
from $58,279 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
61.1%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.560
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.562 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
43.5%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
56.5% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(3)
Diversity Score6.5%(7)
Diversity Score
6
+131%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
58.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
89.7%
+36.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 24.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
6.9%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
40.7%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2012
from 29.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
30.6%
−15.0 ptssince 2017
from 45.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithfield, West Virginia?

Smithfield, West Virginia has about 113 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Smithfield, West Virginia?

About 3.5% of adults age 25 and over in Smithfield, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithfield, West Virginia?

About 61.1% of people in Smithfield, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smithfield, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Smithfield, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 86 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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