Smith Center, KS
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1,539
TOTAL POPULATION
790
MALE POPULATION
749
FEMALE POPULATION
105.47
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.81
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,155
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,429
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$49,444
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
771
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Smith Center Zip Codes
Smith Center Area Codes
Race in Smith Center
The most populous races in Smith Center are White / Caucasian (1,448 | 94.1%), Hispanic or Latino (48 | 3.1%), and Two or more Races (37 | 2.4%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 4 | 0.3% |
| Black / African American | 11 | 0.7% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 3.1% |
| Native / Alaskan | 2 | 0.1% |
| White / Caucasian | 1,448 | 94.1% |
| Two or more Races | 37 | 2.4% |
| Some other Race | 37 | 2.4% |
| Total | 1,539 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Smith Center
The most populous ancestries reported in Smith Center are German (458 | 29.8%), English (206 | 13.4%), Irish (120 | 7.8%), American (92 | 6.0%), and Swedish (53 | 3.4%), together accounting for 60.4% of all Smith Center residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
| American | 92 | 6.0% |
| Belgian | 3 | 0.2% |
| British | 12 | 0.8% |
| British West Indian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Cherokee | 3 | 0.2% |
| Czech | 26 | 1.7% |
| Danish | 5 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 7 | 0.4% |
| English | 206 | 13.4% |
| European | 1 | 0.1% |
| French | 24 | 1.6% |
| French Canadian | 2 | 0.1% |
| German | 458 | 29.8% |
| Indian (Asian) | 4 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 120 | 7.8% |
| Italian | 22 | 1.4% |
| Mexican | 44 | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian | 3 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0.9% |
| Osage | 4 | 0.3% |
| Pennsylvania German | 6 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 20 | 1.3% |
| Puerto Rican | 4 | 0.3% |
| Russian | 4 | 0.3% |
| Scotch-Irish | 11 | 0.7% |
| Scottish | 46 | 3.0% |
| Swedish | 53 | 3.4% |
| Swiss | 6 | 0.4% |
| Ukrainian | 3 | 0.2% |
| Ute | 5 | 0.3% |
| Welsh | 5 | 0.3% | View All 32 Rows |
Immigrants in Smith Center
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Smith Center came from Denmark (5 | 0.3%), Europe (5 | 0.3%), Northern Europe (5 | 0.3%), Asia (4 | 0.3%), and China (4 | 0.3%), together accounting for 1.5% of all Smith Center residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 4 | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 1 | 0.1% |
| China | 4 | 0.3% |
| Denmark | 5 | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 4 | 0.3% |
| Europe | 5 | 0.3% |
| Latin America | 1 | 0.1% |
| Northern Europe | 5 | 0.3% | View All 8 Rows |
Sex and Age in Smith Center
Sex and Age in Smith Center
The most populous age groups in Smith Center are 25 to 29 Years (77 | 9.8%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (81 | 10.8%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 28 (3.5%) | 42 (5.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 35 (4.4%) | 21 (2.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 46 (5.8%) | 36 (4.8%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 67 (8.5%) | 34 (4.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 22 (2.8%) | 22 (2.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 77 (9.8%) | 40 (5.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 41 (5.2%) | 34 (4.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 55 (7.0%) | 56 (7.5%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 68 (8.6%) | 34 (4.5%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 21 (2.7%) | 12 (1.6%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 9 (1.1%) | 40 (5.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 71 (9.0%) | 81 (10.8%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 44 (5.6%) | 46 (6.1%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 44 (5.6%) | 58 (7.7%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 73 (9.2%) | 55 (7.3%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 21 (2.7%) | 27 (3.6%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 26 (3.3%) | 35 (4.7%) |
| 85 Years and over | 42 (5.3%) | 76 (10.2%) |
| Total | 790 (100.0%) | 749 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Smith Center
Median Family Size in Smith Center
The median family size in Smith Center is 3.00 persons per family, with single male/father families (21 | 5.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.38 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (312 | 81.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.88 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 312 (81.7%) | 2.88 |
| Single Male/Father | 21 (5.5%) | 4.38 |
| Single Female/Mother | 49 (12.8%) | 3.18 |
| Total Families | 382 (100.0%) | 3.00 |
Median Household Size in Smith Center
The median household size in Smith Center is 2.23 persons per household, with single male/father households (21 | 3.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.43 persons per household. non-family households (282 | 42.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.07 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 312 (47.0%) | 2.90 |
| Single Male/Father | 21 (3.2%) | 4.43 |
| Single Female/Mother | 49 (7.4%) | 3.65 |
| Non-family | 282 (42.5%) | 1.07 |
| Total Households | 664 (100.0%) | 2.23 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Smith Center
Out of a total of 664 households in Smith Center, 382 (57.5%) are family households, while 282 (42.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 222, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 267.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 267 (40.2%) |
| 2-Person Households | 222 (33.4%) | 12 (1.8%) |
| 3-Person Households | 68 (10.2%) | 3 (0.4%) |
| 4-Person Households | 54 (8.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 34 (5.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 4 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 382 (57.5%) | 282 (42.5%) |
Female Fertility in Smith Center
Fertility by Age in Smith Center
Average fertility rate in Smith Center is 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 83.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 80.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 8 (80.0%) | 83.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 2 (20.0%) | 16.0 |
| Total | 10 (100.0%) | 40.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Smith Center
50.0% of women with births (10) in Smith Center are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 37.5% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 5 (62.5%) | 3 (37.5%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Total | 5 (50.0%) | 5 (50.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Smith Center
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 5 (50.0%) | 81.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3 (30.0%) | 68.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 2 (20.0%) | 77.0 |
| Total | 10 (100.0%) | 40.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Smith Center
50.0% of women with births in Smith Center are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 2 (40.0%) | 3 (60.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Total | 5 (50.0%) | 5 (50.0%) |
Income in Smith Center
Income Overview in Smith Center
Per Capita Income in Smith Center is $31,155, while median incomes of families and households are $66,429 and $49,444 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 1,539 | $31,155 |
| Median Family Income | 382 | $66,429 |
| Mean Family Income | 382 | $85,056 |
| Median Household Income | 664 | $49,444 |
| Mean Household Income | 664 | $67,212 |
| Income Deficit | 382 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 1,539 | 36.64% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 1,539 | 63.36¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 1,539 | 0.43 |
Earnings by Sex in Smith Center
Average Earnings in Smith Center are $28,664, $35,729 for men and $22,639 for women, a difference of 36.6%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 461 (55.5%) | $35,729 |
| Female | 369 (44.5%) | $22,639 |
| Total | 830 (100.0%) | $28,664 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Smith Center
The most common earnings brackets in Smith Center are $5,000 to $7,499 for men (48 | 10.4%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (47 | 12.7%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 19 (4.1%) | 16 (4.3%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 37 (8.0%) | 27 (7.3%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 48 (10.4%) | 19 (5.1%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 2 (0.4%) | 21 (5.7%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 9 (1.9%) | 24 (6.5%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 30 (6.5%) | 47 (12.7%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 2 (0.4%) | 12 (3.3%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 12 (2.6%) | 16 (4.3%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 5 (1.1%) | 2 (0.5%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 22 (4.8%) | 9 (2.4%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 22 (4.8%) | 45 (12.2%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 19 (4.1%) | 5 (1.4%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 22 (4.8%) | 31 (8.4%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 46 (10.0%) | 41 (11.1%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 18 (3.9%) | 9 (2.4%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 28 (6.1%) | 4 (1.1%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 22 (4.8%) | 14 (3.8%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 15 (3.3%) | 9 (2.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 45 (9.8%) | 13 (3.5%) |
| $100,000+ | 38 (8.2%) | 5 (1.4%) |
| Total | 461 (100.0%) | 369 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Smith Center
Average earnings in Smith Center are $40,769 for men and $27,853 for women, a difference of 31.7%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $47,083, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $27,813. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,250, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $18,203.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $27,813 | $18,203 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $47,083 | $28,214 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,979 | $42,250 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $40,769 | $27,853 |
Family Income in Smith Center
Family Income Brackets in Smith Center
According to the Smith Center family income data, there are 78 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.4% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 7 families (1.8%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 7 | 1.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 20 | 5.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14 | 3.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 36 | 9.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 56 | 14.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 78 | 20.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 78 | 20.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 56 | 14.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 22 | 5.8% |
| $200,000+ | 15 | 3.9% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Smith Center
4-person families (56 | 14.7%) account for the highest median family income in Smith Center with $93,036 per family, while 2-person families (234 | 61.3%) have the highest median income of $28,334 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 234 (61.3%) | $56,667 |
| 3-Person Families | 56 (14.7%) | $52,381 |
| 4-Person Families | 56 (14.7%) | $93,036 |
| 5-Person Families | 32 (8.4%) | $86,458 |
| 6-Person Families | 4 (1.1%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 382 (100.0%) | $66,429 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Smith Center
The median family income in Smith Center is $66,429, with families comprising 2 earners (173) having the highest median family income of $87,083, while families with no earners (83) have the lowest median family income of $45,481, accounting for 45.3% and 21.7% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 83 (21.7%) | $45,481 |
| 1 Earner | 92 (24.1%) | $51,500 |
| 2 Earners | 173 (45.3%) | $87,083 |
| 3+ Earners | 34 (8.9%) | $86,667 |
| Total | 382 (100.0%) | $66,429 |
Household Income in Smith Center
Household Income Brackets in Smith Center
With 144 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Smith Center, accounting for 21.7% of all households. In contrast, only 17 households (2.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 26 | 3.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 17 | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 90 | 13.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 59 | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 144 | 21.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 131 | 19.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 92 | 13.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 61 | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 22 | 3.3% |
| $200,000+ | 22 | 3.3% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Smith Center
The median household income in Smith Center is $49,444, with the highest median household income of $59,583 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 193 households (29.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 9 households (1.4%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 9 (1.4%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 193 (29.1%) | $59,583 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 191 (28.8%) | $51,528 |
| 65+ Years | 271 (40.8%) | $45,234 |
| Total | 664 (100.0%) | $49,444 |
Poverty in Smith Center
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Smith Center
With 7.8% poverty level for males and 10.4% for females among the residents of Smith Center, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 16 males (43.2%) and 20 females (40.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 9 (22.5%) | 5 (12.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 5 (15.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 16 (43.2%) | 20 (40.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 6 (5.6%) | 4 (5.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 9 (7.4%) | 16 (17.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (1.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 8 (7.1%) | 14 (11.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1 (0.9%) | 2 (1.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 6 (7.6%) | 13 (11.8%) |
| Total | 60 (7.8%) | 75 (10.4%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Smith Center
According to the poverty statistics in Smith Center, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 28 (100.0%) | 42 (100.0%) |
| 5 Years | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 31 (77.5%) | 35 (87.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 32 (100.0%) | 17 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 28 (84.9%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 21 (56.8%) | 30 (60.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 102 (94.4%) | 70 (94.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 112 (92.6%) | 74 (82.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 30 (100.0%) | 51 (98.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 104 (92.9%) | 113 (89.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 116 (99.2%) | 111 (98.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 73 (92.4%) | 97 (88.2%) |
| Total | 705 (92.2%) | 646 (89.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Smith Center
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Smith Center show that 1.9% or 6 of the total 312 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.9%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 204 (97.1%) | 6 (2.9%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 82 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 306 (98.1%) | 6 (1.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Smith Center
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (30.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (58.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (42.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Smith Center
The poverty data for Smith Center shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (1.9%) and 21 of the single-parent households (30.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (2.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 household (31.1%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 6 (2.9%) | 7 (30.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (31.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6 (1.9%) | 21 (30.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Smith Center
Employment by Class of Employer in Smith Center
Among the 744 employed individuals in Smith Center, private company employees (470 | 63.2%), local government employees (96 | 12.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (84 | 11.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 470 | 63.2% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 17 | 2.3% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 62 | 8.3% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 84 | 11.3% |
| Local Government Employees | 96 | 12.9% |
| State Government Employees | 8 | 1.1% |
| Federal Government Employees | 7 | 0.9% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 744 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Smith Center
According to the labor force statistics for Smith Center, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,312), 58.8% or 771 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.6% or 20 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 95.1% or 78 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.6% or 6 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 26 (31.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 41 (93.2%) | 6 (14.6%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 99 (84.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 67 (89.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 160 (75.1%) | 10 (6.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 78 (95.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 127 (83.6%) | 1 (0.8%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 67 (74.4%) | 3 (4.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 90 (39.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 16 (7.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 771 (58.8%) | 20 (2.6%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Smith Center
According to labor force statistics for Smith Center, 82.0% of individuals (598) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (729) are in the labor force, with 2.3% or 14 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 91.7% or 44 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.4% or 8 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 44 (91.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 183 (72.9%) | 4 (1.6%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 234 (88.0%) | 9 (3.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 137 (83.5%) | 4 (2.2%) |
| Total | 598 (82.0%) | 17 (2.3%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Smith Center
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Smith Center are Management (119 | 15.9%), Community & Social Service (90 | 12.0%), Education Instruction & Library (61 | 8.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (58 | 7.7%), and Health Technologists (27 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Smith Center, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (93.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (88.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Business & Financial (87.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 90 (75.6%) | 29 (24.4%) |
| Business & Financial | 2 (12.5%) | 14 (87.5%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 15 (88.2%) | 2 (11.8%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 15 (93.8%) | 1 (6.2%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 32 (35.6%) | 58 (64.4%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 11 (55.0%) | 9 (45.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 18 (29.5%) | 43 (70.5%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 28 (48.3%) | 30 (51.7%) |
| Health Technologists | 14 (51.8%) | 13 (48.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 167 (55.7%) | 133 (44.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 413 (55.0%) | 338 (45.0%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Smith Center are Food Preparation & Serving (39 | 5.2%), Healthcare Support (37 | 4.9%), Security & Protection (16 | 2.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (9 | 1.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (8 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Smith Center, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (77.8%), and Security & Protection (68.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (64.1%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 37 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 11 (68.8%) | 5 (31.2%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 3 (37.5%) | 5 (62.5%) |
| Law Enforcement | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 14 (35.9%) | 25 (64.1%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 7 (77.8%) | 2 (22.2%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 32 (29.4%) | 77 (70.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 413 (55.0%) | 338 (45.0%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Smith Center are Office & Administration (114 | 15.2%), and Sales & Related (90 | 12.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 69 (76.7%) | 21 (23.3%) |
| Office & Administration | 22 (19.3%) | 92 (80.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 91 (44.6%) | 113 (55.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 413 (55.0%) | 338 (45.0%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Smith Center are Construction & Extraction (26 | 3.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (20 | 2.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (12 | 1.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 58 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 413 (55.0%) | 338 (45.0%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Smith Center are Production (32 | 4.3%), Material Moving (27 | 3.6%), and Transportation (21 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 23 (71.9%) | 9 (28.1%) |
| Transportation | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Material Moving | 21 (77.8%) | 6 (22.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 65 (81.2%) | 15 (18.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 413 (55.0%) | 338 (45.0%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Smith Center
Employment Industries in Smith Center
The major employment industries in Smith Center include Health Care & Social Assistance (177 | 23.6%), Retail Trade (144 | 19.2%), Manufacturing (66 | 8.8%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (58 | 7.7%), and Educational Services (50 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Smith Center
The Smith Center industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.7%), Public Administration (71.0%), and Professional & Scientific (58.8%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 34 (58.6%) | 24 (41.4%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 44 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 41 (62.1%) | 25 (37.9%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 26 (72.2%) | 10 (27.8%) |
| Retail Trade | 91 (63.2%) | 53 (36.8%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 12 (85.7%) | 2 (14.3%) |
| Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 17 (68.0%) | 8 (32.0%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 7 (41.2%) | 10 (58.8%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Educational Services | 22 (44.0%) | 28 (56.0%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 43 (24.3%) | 134 (75.7%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 7 (58.3%) | 5 (41.7%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 17 (60.7%) | 11 (39.3%) |
| Public Administration | 9 (29.0%) | 22 (71.0%) |
| Total | 413 (55.0%) | 338 (45.0%) |
Education in Smith Center
School Enrollment in Smith Center
The most common levels of schooling among the 238 students in Smith Center are high school (93 | 39.1%), elementary school (54 | 22.7%), and middle school (31 | 13.0%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 2 | 0.8% |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 6.7% |
| Elementary School | 54 | 22.7% |
| Middle School | 31 | 13.0% |
| High School | 93 | 39.1% |
| College / Undergraduate | 28 | 11.8% |
| Graduate / Professional | 14 | 5.9% |
| Total | 238 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Smith Center
Out of a total of 238 students who are enrolled in schools in Smith Center, 13 (5.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 225 (94.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 49 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 49 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 73 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 58 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 8 (57.1%) | 6 (42.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 12 (70.6%) | 5 (29.4%) |
| Total | 225 (94.5%) | 13 (5.5%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Smith Center
Education (58 | 22.5%), business (42 | 16.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (37 | 14.3%), science & technology (37 | 14.3%), and arts & humanities (30 | 11.6%) are the most common fields of study among 258 individuals in Smith Center who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 3 | 1.2% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 37 | 14.3% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Psychology | 6 | 2.3% |
| Social Sciences | 14 | 5.4% |
| Engineering | 3 | 1.2% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 3 | 1.2% |
| Science & Technology | 37 | 14.3% |
| Business | 42 | 16.3% |
| Education | 58 | 22.5% |
| Literature & Languages | 5 | 1.9% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 16 | 6.2% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 4 | 1.5% |
| Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
| Arts & Humanities | 30 | 11.6% |
| Total | 258 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Smith Center
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Smith Center
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Smith Center are males with 2 vehicles (199, accounting for 48.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (147, making up 59.4%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 6 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 57 (14.0%) | 69 (20.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 199 (48.9%) | 147 (43.9%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 116 (28.5%) | 99 (29.5%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 10 (2.5%) | 17 (5.1%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 19 (4.7%) | 3 (0.9%) |
| Total | 407 (100.0%) | 335 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Smith Center
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Smith Center are less than 5 minutes (300 commuters, 42.0%), 5 to 9 minutes (254 commuters, 35.5%), and 10 to 14 minutes (36 commuters, 5.0%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 300 | 42.0% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 254 | 35.5% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 36 | 5.0% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 24 | 3.4% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 13 | 1.8% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 29 | 4.1% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 23 | 3.2% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 29 | 4.1% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 3 | 0.4% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 4 | 0.6% |
Commute Time by Sex in Smith Center
The most common commute times in Smith Center are less than 5 minutes (172 commuters, 44.1%) for males and less than 5 minutes (128 commuters, 39.4%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 172 (44.1%) | 128 (39.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 152 (39.0%) | 102 (31.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 8 (2.1%) | 28 (8.6%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 19 (4.9%) | 5 (1.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 13 (3.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 12 (3.1%) | 17 (5.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 10 (2.6%) | 13 (4.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (8.9%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (0.9%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 4 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Smith Center
The most frequent times of departure to work in Smith Center are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (141, 36.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (115, 35.4%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 1 (0.3%) | 16 (4.9%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 10 (2.6%) | 6 (1.8%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 25 (6.4%) | 19 (5.9%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 7 (1.8%) | 18 (5.5%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 10 (2.6%) | 11 (3.4%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 66 (16.9%) | 32 (9.9%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 141 (36.1%) | 115 (35.4%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 73 (18.7%) | 18 (5.5%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 2 (0.5%) | 20 (6.1%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 20 (5.1%) | 13 (4.0%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 33 (8.5%) | 35 (10.8%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 2 (0.5%) | 22 (6.8%) |
| Total | 390 (100.0%) | 325 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Smith Center
Occupancy by Ownership in Smith Center
Of the total 664 dwellings in Smith Center, owner-occupied units account for 533 (80.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 131 (19.7%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 533 | 80.3% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 131 | 19.7% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 664 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Smith Center
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 267 | 40.2% |
| 2-Person Household | 234 | 35.2% |
| 3-Person Household | 71 | 10.7% |
| 4+ Person Household | 92 | 13.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 664 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Smith Center
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 190 (71.2%) | 77 (28.8%) |
| 2-Person Household | 208 (88.9%) | 26 (11.1%) |
| 3-Person Household | 61 (85.9%) | 10 (14.1%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 74 (80.4%) | 18 (19.6%) |
| Total Housing Units | 533 (80.3%) | 131 (19.7%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Smith Center
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 16 (51.6%) | 15 (48.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 196 (76.0%) | 62 (24.0%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 206 (86.9%) | 31 (13.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 115 (83.3%) | 23 (16.7%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Smith Center
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 93 | 14.0% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 109 | 16.4% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 47 | 7.1% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 144 | 21.7% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 132 | 19.9% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 75 | 11.3% |
| 85 Years and Over | 64 | 9.6% |
| Total | 664 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Smith Center
Median Income by Occupancy in Smith Center
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 533 (80.3%) | $51,490 |
| Renter-Occupied | 131 (19.7%) | $40,938 |
| Average | 664 (100.0%) | $49,444 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Smith Center
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 4 (0.7%) | 3 (2.3%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 14 (2.6%) | 5 (3.8%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4 (0.7%) | 13 (9.9%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 32 (6.0%) | 23 (17.6%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 26 (4.9%) | 9 (6.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 48 (9.0%) | 11 (8.4%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 123 (23.1%) | 21 (16.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 100 (18.8%) | 31 (23.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 90 (16.9%) | 2 (1.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 48 (9.0%) | 13 (9.9%) |
| $150,000 or more | 44 (8.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 533 (100.0%) | 131 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Smith Center
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 49 (9.2%) | 11 (8.4%) |
| $300 to $499 | 147 (27.6%) | 13 (9.9%) |
| $500 to $799 | 173 (32.5%) | 54 (41.2%) |
| $800 to $999 | 47 (8.8%) | 7 (5.3%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 74 (13.9%) | 30 (22.9%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 33 (6.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 3 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 7 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 533 (100.0%) | 131 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Smith Center
Housing Structures in Smith Center
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 570 | 85.8% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 10 | 1.5% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 9 | 1.4% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 24 | 3.6% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 37 | 5.6% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 14 | 2.1% |
| Total | 664 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Smith Center
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 509 (89.3%) | 61 (10.7%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 37 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 533 (80.3%) | 131 (19.7%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Smith Center
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 13 (2.4%) | 6 (4.6%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 166 (31.1%) | 64 (48.8%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 144 (27.0%) | 42 (32.1%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 210 (39.4%) | 19 (14.5%) |
| Total | 533 (100.0%) | 131 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Smith Center
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 490 (91.9%) | 55 (42.0%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 38 (7.1%) | 76 (58.0%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 5 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 533 (100.0%) | 131 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Smith Center
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 7 (1.3%) | 14 (10.7%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 134 (25.1%) | 80 (61.1%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 225 (42.2%) | 20 (15.3%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 167 (31.3%) | 17 (13.0%) |
| Total | 533 (100.0%) | 131 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Smith Center
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Smith Center
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 319 | 214 |
| Median Property Value | $70,500 | $101,100 |
| Median Household Income | $44,432 | $34 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $466 | $7 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,809 | $3 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Smith Center
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 124 (38.9%) | 27 (12.6%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 78 (24.4%) | 78 (36.4%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 117 (36.7%) | 109 (50.9%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 319 (100.0%) | 214 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Smith Center
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 17 (5.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 56 (17.5%) | 1 (0.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 30 (9.4%) | 6 (2.8%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 86 (27.0%) | 18 (8.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 47 (14.7%) | 37 (17.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 43 (13.5%) | 53 (24.8%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 30 (9.4%) | 47 (22.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 10 (3.1%) | 18 (8.4%) |
| Total | 319 (100.0%) | 214 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Smith Center
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 198 (62.1%) | 68,750 (32,126.2%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 34 (10.7%) | 146 (68.2%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 52 (16.3%) | 55 (25.7%) |
| 4.0x or more | 35 (11.0%) | 4 (1.9%) |
| Total | 319 (100.0%) | 214 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Smith Center
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 56 (17.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 72 (22.6%) | 26 (12.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 191 (59.9%) | 57 (26.6%) |
| Total | 319 (100.0%) | 214 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Smith Center
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Smith Center
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 78 (98.7%) | 1 (1.3%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 201 (90.5%) | 21 (9.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 57 (82.6%) | 12 (17.4%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 139 (84.2%) | 26 (15.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 160 (75.8%) | 51 (24.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 70 (85.4%) | 12 (14.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 196 (82.0%) | 43 (18.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 230 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 189 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,320 (88.8%) | 166 (11.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Smith Center
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 78 (98.7%) | 1 (1.3%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 201 (90.5%) | 21 (9.5%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 57 (82.6%) | 12 (17.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Smith Center
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 153 (80.5%) | 37 (19.5%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 327 (80.5%) | 79 (19.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 305 (94.7%) | 17 (5.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 223 (89.2%) | 27 (10.8%) |
| $100,000 and over | 305 (98.1%) | 6 (1.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Smith Center
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 10 (12.7%) | 71 (89.9%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 60 (27.0%) | 141 (63.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 31 (44.9%) | 45 (65.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 17 (10.3%) | 125 (75.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 24 (11.4%) | 141 (66.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 4 (4.9%) | 68 (82.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 30 (12.6%) | 175 (73.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 223 (97.0%) | 170 (73.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 189 (100.0%) | 99 (52.4%) |
| Total | 588 (39.6%) | 1,035 (69.7%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Smith Center
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 11 (8.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 36 (24.8%) | 12 (9.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 46 (17.5%) | 73 (27.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 11 (9.4%) | 26 (23.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 43 (54.4%) | 41 (37.3%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Smith Center
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 20 (7.6%) | 18 (6.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 7 (6.0%) | 3 (2.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 37 (46.8%) | 17 (15.4%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (2.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 4 (1.5%) | 24 (8.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3 (2.6%) | 6 (5.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2 (2.5%) | 5 (4.5%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 11 (8.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 21 (14.5%) | 9 (7.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 11 (4.2%) | 18 (6.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2 (1.7%) | 10 (8.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 10 (12.7%) | 4 (3.6%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 25 (17.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 30 (11.4%) | 42 (15.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (5.1%) | 19 (16.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 24 (30.4%) | 26 (23.6%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 2 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 14 (5.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5 (4.3%) | 7 (6.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 18 (22.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Technology Access in Smith Center
Computing Device Access in Smith Center
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 442 | 66.6% |
| Smartphone | 502 | 75.6% |
| Tablet | 341 | 51.4% |
| No Computing Device | 68 | 10.2% |
| Total | 664 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Smith Center
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 2 | 0.3% |
| Broadband Home | 488 | 73.5% |
| Cellular Data Only | 53 | 8.0% |
| Satellite Internet | 25 | 3.8% |
| No Internet | 108 | 16.3% |
| Total | 664 | 100.0% |
Smith Center Summary
Center, Kansas is a small town located in Smith County, Kansas. It is situated in the north-central part of the state, approximately 30 miles south of the Nebraska border. The town was founded in 1887 and is the county seat of Smith County. As of the 2010 census, the population of Center was 545.
Geography
Center is located at 39°45'45"N, 98°45'45"W (39.7625, -98.7625). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), all of it land.
History
The town of Center was founded in 1887 and was named after the nearby Smith County Courthouse, which was located in the center of the county. The town was originally a farming community, but in the early 1900s, the discovery of oil and natural gas in the area led to an economic boom. The town quickly grew and by the 1920s, it had become a bustling center of commerce and industry.
In the 1950s, the town began to decline as the oil and gas industry moved away. The population of Center dropped from a peak of 1,000 in the 1940s to just 545 in 2010. Despite this, the town has managed to remain a vibrant community with a strong sense of identity.
Economy
The economy of Center is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant. The town also has a small airport, which is used for recreational flying.
Tourism is an important part of the local economy. The town is home to several historic sites, including the Smith County Courthouse, the Smith County Museum, and the Center Cemetery. The town also hosts several annual events, such as the Smith County Fair and the Center Rodeo.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 545 people, 221 households, and 145 families residing in the town. The population density was 890.0 people per square mile (344.3/km2). There were 246 housing units at an average density of 404.2 per square mile (156.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 221 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,845. About 8.3% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Smith Center?
Total Population of Smith Center is 1,539.
What is the Total Male Population of Smith Center?
Total Male Population of Smith Center is 790.
What is the Total Female Population of Smith Center?
Total Female Population of Smith Center is 749.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Smith Center?
There are 105.47 Males per 100 Females in Smith Center.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Smith Center?
There are 94.81 Females per 100 Males in Smith Center.
What is the Median Population Age in Smith Center?
Median Population Age in Smith Center is 46.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Smith Center
Average Family Size in Smith Center is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Smith Center
Average Household Size in Smith Center is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Smith Center?
Per Capita income in Smith Center is $31,155.
What is the Median Family Income in Smith Center?
Median Family Income in Smith Center is $66,429.
What is the Median Household income in Smith Center?
Median Household Income in Smith Center is $49,444.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Smith Center?
Income or Wage Gap in Smith Center is 36.6%.
Women in Smith Center earn 63.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Smith Center?
Inequality or Gini Index in Smith Center is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Smith Center?
There are 771 People in the Labor Forcein in Smith Center.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Smith Center?
58.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Smith Center.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Smith Center?
Unemployment Rate in Smith Center is 2.6%.