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Smithfield

West Virginia · 145 residents · 0.292 sq mi
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Smithfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $8,375. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 32 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $40,600. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 78% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
145
−18%since 2000
from 177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
497 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+6%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
931221511802091990201020202024Smithfield
2024113
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$8,375
−64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$9,635
−83%since 2000
from $58,279 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
75.6%
+35.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.562
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing17.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$238
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $261 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
20.6%
−43.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
35.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+231%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(7)
Diversity Score10.9%(16)
Diversity Score
11
+290%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
49.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
87.0%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
35.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
69.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.7%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithfield, West Virginia?

Smithfield, West Virginia has about 145 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Smithfield, West Virginia earns about $8,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithfield, West Virginia expensive?

In Smithfield, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $40,600, and the typical rent is about $238 a month.

How educated are people in Smithfield, West Virginia?

About 0.0% 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 75.6% 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 54 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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