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Smith County

Kansas · 3,570 residents · 895.464 sq mi
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Smith County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,098. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 966 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,300. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,570
−21%since 2000
from 4,536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.1
+13%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Smith County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,098
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,486 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,017
+94%since 2000
from $14,983 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+28%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(4,463)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(33)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(100)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(3,370)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(67)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other2.3%(80)
Diversity Score11.5%(411)
Segregation Score2.9%(105)
Diversity Score
12
+422%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
3
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smith County, Kansas?

Smith County, Kansas has about 3,570 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smith County, Kansas?

The typical household in Smith County, Kansas earns about $42,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smith County, Kansas expensive?

In Smith County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $75,300, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Smith County, Kansas?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Smith County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smith County, Kansas?

About 9.9% of people in Smith County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smith County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Smith County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,508 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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