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Smithfield

West Virginia · 103 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 $15,000. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 74 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $79,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 69% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
103
−42%since 2000
from 177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
353 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+6%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
931221511802091990201020202024Smithfield
2024113
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,000
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$12,919
−78%since 2000
from $58,279 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance39.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical39.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,300
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$243
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $261 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+261%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic100%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.2 min
+26%since 2000
from 38.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+40.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
23.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 24.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithfield, West Virginia?

Smithfield, West Virginia has about 103 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Smithfield, West Virginia earns about $15,000 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 $79,300, and the typical rent is about $243 a month.

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 33.7% 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 96 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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