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Smyth County

Virginia · 33,081 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 $30,083. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $62,600. Households here earn about 36% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,081
+2%since 1990
from 32,370 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
73 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 72 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.0
+9%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,083
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,912 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,105
+68%since 1990
from $9,613 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.3%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$353
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
25.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+1%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(31,630)
Black1.9%(624)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(67)
Asian0.2%(80)
Diversity Score6.1%(1,973)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(31,880)
Black1.8%(607)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(283)
Asian0.2%(61)
Diversity Score7.1%(2,344)
Diversity Score
7
+16%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.5%
+14.2 ptssince 1990
from 53.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−16%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smyth County, Virginia?

Smyth County, Virginia has about 33,081 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Smyth County, Virginia earns about $30,083 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 $62,600, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Smyth County, Virginia?

About 10.6% 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 13.3% of people in Smyth County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smyth County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Smyth County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 711 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 307.01Census Tract 302Census Tract 307.02Census Tract 303.02Census Tract 301Census Tract 306Census Tract 305Census Tract 303.01Census Tract 304
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 24354ZIP 24319ZIP 24370ZIP 24375ZIP 24311
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