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Smyth County

Virginia · 32,208 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 $34,864. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,900. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
32,208
−3%since 2000
from 33,081 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+8%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K30K31K32K33K1990201020202024Smyth County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,864
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,906
+24%since 2000
from $16,105 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−37.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+20%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(30,642)
Black2%(630)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(527)
Asian0.3%(82)
Other1.3%(412)
Diversity Score12.4%(3,978)
Diversity Score
12
+74%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
9.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smyth County, Virginia?

Smyth County, Virginia has about 32,208 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Smyth County, Virginia earns about $34,864 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 $86,900, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Smyth County, Virginia?

About 14.6% 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 19.1% of people in Smyth County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smyth County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Smyth County, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 162 residents, a change of about -1 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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