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Smyth County

Virginia · 32,370 residents · 451.44 sq mi
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Smyth County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,912. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,200. Households here earn about 37% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

32,370
−2%vs 2000
vs 33,081 in 2000
1990 – 2025
72 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.6
−9%vs 2000
vs 40.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
29K30K31K32K33K1990201020202024Smyth County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,912
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,083 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,613
−40%vs 2000
vs $16,105 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.7%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$266
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $353 in 2000
US average: $450
74.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.1% in 2000
25.7% rent
2.1
−1%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(31,880)
Black1.8%(607)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(283)
Asian0.2%(61)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(2,344)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(31,630)
Black1.9%(624)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(67)
Asian0.2%(80)
Other0.1%(36)
Diversity Score6.1%(1,973)
6
−14%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.3%
−14.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Smyth County, Virginia?

Smyth County, Virginia has about 32,370 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Smyth County, Virginia?

The typical household in Smyth County, Virginia earns about $20,912 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smyth County, Virginia expensive?

In Smyth County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $43,200, and the typical rent is about $266 a month.

How educated are people in Smyth County, Virginia?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Smyth County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smyth County, Virginia?

About 16.7% of people in Smyth County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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