Smithfield, VA

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Smithfield Overview

8,625
TOTAL POPULATION
4,315
MALE POPULATION
4,310
FEMALE POPULATION
100.12
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.88
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$50,223
PER CAPITA INCOME
$121,029
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$101,081
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
38.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
61.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,440
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Smithfield Zip Codes

Smithfield Area Codes

Race in Smithfield

The most populous races in Smithfield are White / Caucasian (6,169 | 71.5%), Black / African American (1,996 | 23.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (464 | 5.4%).
Race in Smithfield
Race# Population% Population
Asian330.4%
Black / African American1,99623.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific120.1%
Hispanic or Latino4645.4%
Native / Alaskan220.3%
White / Caucasian6,16971.5%
Two or more Races3033.5%
Some other Race901.0%
Total8,625100.0%

Ancestry in Smithfield

The most populous ancestries reported in Smithfield are English (1,532 | 17.8%), German (1,088 | 12.6%), Subsaharan African (687 | 8.0%), African (680 | 7.9%), and European (617 | 7.1%), together accounting for 53.4% of all Smithfield residents.
Ancestry in Smithfield
Ancestry# Population% Population
African6807.9%
American4234.9%
Apache130.2%
Arab160.2%
Blackfeet230.3%
British620.7%
Burmese340.4%
Cape Verdean70.1%
Cherokee70.1%
Chippewa150.2%
Cuban620.7%
Czech230.3%
Dominican971.1%
Dutch260.3%
Eastern European90.1%
Ecuadorian120.1%
English1,53217.8%
European6177.1%
French2232.6%
French Canadian510.6%
German1,08812.6%
Hungarian150.2%
Irish4675.4%
Iroquois150.2%
Italian2372.8%
Jamaican550.6%
Lebanese160.2%
Mexican390.4%
Native Hawaiian120.1%
Northern European170.2%
Norwegian180.2%
Pennsylvania German60.1%
Polish1321.5%
Portuguese270.3%
Puerto Rican2232.6%
Russian1932.2%
Scandinavian220.3%
Scotch-Irish1822.1%
Scottish2803.3%
South American120.1%
Spaniard310.4%
Sri Lankan560.6%
Subsaharan African6878.0%
Swedish50.1%
Swiss100.1%
Ukrainian170.2%
Welsh941.1%
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Immigrants in Smithfield

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Smithfield came from Latin America (140 | 1.6%), Caribbean (128 | 1.5%), Europe (120 | 1.4%), Dominican Republic (63 | 0.7%), and Cuba (54 | 0.6%), together accounting for 5.8% of all Smithfield residents.
Immigrants in Smithfield
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia150.2%
Azores140.2%
Canada250.3%
Caribbean1281.5%
Central America120.1%
Cuba540.6%
Dominican Republic630.7%
Eastern Asia60.1%
Eastern Europe480.6%
England300.4%
Europe1201.4%
Germany140.2%
Jamaica110.1%
Korea60.1%
Latin America1401.6%
Mexico120.1%
Northern Europe300.4%
Portugal140.2%
Russia480.6%
South Central Asia90.1%
Southern Europe140.2%
Switzerland140.2%
Western Europe280.3%
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Sex and Age in Smithfield

Sex and Age in Smithfield

The most populous age groups in Smithfield are 45 to 49 Years (418 | 9.7%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (425 | 9.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Smithfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years277 (6.4%)286 (6.6%)
5 to 9 Years163 (3.8%)246 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Years251 (5.8%)208 (4.8%)
15 to 19 Years227 (5.3%)266 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years217 (5.0%)88 (2.0%)
25 to 29 Years330 (7.6%)425 (9.9%)
30 to 34 Years279 (6.5%)220 (5.1%)
35 to 39 Years178 (4.1%)221 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Years220 (5.1%)169 (3.9%)
45 to 49 Years418 (9.7%)226 (5.2%)
50 to 54 Years338 (7.8%)301 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years375 (8.7%)355 (8.2%)
60 to 64 Years387 (9.0%)376 (8.7%)
65 to 69 Years190 (4.4%)150 (3.5%)
70 to 74 Years97 (2.2%)356 (8.3%)
75 to 79 Years205 (4.8%)147 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years111 (2.6%)141 (3.3%)
85 Years and over52 (1.2%)129 (3.0%)
Total4,315 (100.0%)4,310 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Smithfield

Median Family Size in Smithfield

The median family size in Smithfield is 3.00 persons per family, with single female/mother families (367 | 15.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.26 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (91 | 3.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.09 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Smithfield
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,910 (80.7%)3.00
Single Male/Father91 (3.8%)2.09
Single Female/Mother367 (15.5%)3.26
Total Families2,368 (100.0%)3.00

Median Household Size in Smithfield

The median household size in Smithfield is 2.50 persons per household, with single female/mother households (367 | 10.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.28 persons per household. non-family households (1,050 | 30.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.32 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Smithfield
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,910 (55.9%)3.01
Single Male/Father91 (2.7%)2.18
Single Female/Mother367 (10.7%)3.28
Non-family1,050 (30.7%)1.32
Total Households3,418 (100.0%)2.50

Household Size by Marriage Status in Smithfield

Out of a total of 3,418 households in Smithfield, 2,368 (69.3%) are family households, while 1,050 (30.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 994, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 778.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Smithfield
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-778 (22.8%)
2-Person Households994 (29.1%)242 (7.1%)
3-Person Households681 (19.9%)30 (0.9%)
4-Person Households553 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households117 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households10 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households13 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,368 (69.3%)1,050 (30.7%)

Female Fertility in Smithfield

Fertility by Age in Smithfield

Average fertility rate in Smithfield is 94.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 210.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 95.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Smithfield
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years154 (95.7%)210.0
35 to 50 years7 (4.3%)10.0
Total161 (100.0%)94.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Smithfield

73.3% of women with births (161) in Smithfield are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 27.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Smithfield
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years111 (72.1%)43 (27.9%)
35 to 50 years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total118 (73.3%)43 (26.7%)

Fertility by Education in Smithfield

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Smithfield
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma35 (21.7%)136.0
College or Associate's Degree55 (34.2%)109.0
Bachelor's Degree59 (36.6%)112.0
Graduate Degree12 (7.4%)79.0
Total161 (100.0%)94.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Smithfield

26.7% of women with births in Smithfield 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 high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Smithfield
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree47 (85.5%)8 (14.5%)
Bachelor's Degree59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total118 (73.3%)43 (26.7%)

Income in Smithfield

Income Overview in Smithfield

Per Capita Income in Smithfield is $50,223, while median incomes of families and households are $121,029 and $101,081 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income8,625$50,223
Median Family Income2,368$121,029
Mean Family Income2,368$142,728
Median Household Income3,418$101,081
Mean Household Income3,418$121,284
Income Deficit2,368$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)8,62538.58%
Wage / Income Gap ($)8,62561.42¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8,6250.45

Earnings by Sex in Smithfield

Average Earnings in Smithfield are $53,080, $65,425 for men and $40,183 for women, a difference of 38.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Smithfield
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,692 (57.1%)$65,425
Female2,024 (42.9%)$40,183
Total4,716 (100.0%)$53,080

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Smithfield

The most common earnings brackets in Smithfield are $100,000+ for men (830 | 30.8%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (256 | 12.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Smithfield
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less57 (2.1%)137 (6.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99939 (1.5%)21 (1.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49984 (3.1%)130 (6.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99915 (0.6%)21 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49936 (1.3%)60 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99941 (1.5%)104 (5.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49945 (1.7%)40 (2.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99912 (0.4%)25 (1.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499148 (5.5%)51 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9997 (0.3%)32 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99976 (2.8%)66 (3.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99968 (2.5%)58 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999135 (5.0%)256 (12.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999172 (6.4%)174 (8.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99981 (3.0%)51 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99985 (3.2%)74 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999236 (8.8%)188 (9.3%)
$65,000 to $74,999154 (5.7%)114 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999371 (13.8%)211 (10.4%)
$100,000+830 (30.8%)211 (10.4%)
Total2,692 (100.0%)2,024 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Smithfield

Average earnings in Smithfield are $73,156 for men and $41,750 for women, a difference of 42.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $125,380, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $46,583. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $87,031, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $34,423.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Smithfield
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$46,583$0
High School Diploma$61,696$38,961
College or Associate's Degree$77,500$34,423
Bachelor's Degree$67,679$55,614
Graduate Degree$125,380$87,031
Total$73,156$41,750

Family Income in Smithfield

Family Income Brackets in Smithfield

According to the Smithfield family income data, there are 628 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 40 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Smithfield
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001114.7%
$10,000 to $14,999401.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991566.6%
$25,000 to $34,999622.6%
$35,000 to $49,999431.8%
$50,000 to $74,9992259.5%
$75,000 to $99,99929112.3%
$100,000 to $149,99948120.3%
$150,000 to $199,99962826.5%
$200,000+33214.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Smithfield

5-person families (117 | 4.9%) account for the highest median family income in Smithfield with $185,190 per family, while 3-person families (693 | 29.3%) have the highest median income of $52,899 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Smithfield
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,002 (42.3%)$90,741
3-Person Families693 (29.3%)$158,697
4-Person Families533 (22.5%)$120,083
5-Person Families117 (4.9%)$185,190
6-Person Families10 (0.4%)$0
7+ Person Families13 (0.5%)$0
Total2,368 (100.0%)$121,029

Family Income by Number of Earners in Smithfield

The median family income in Smithfield is $121,029, with families comprising 3+ earners (227) having the highest median family income of $188,750, while families with no earners (400) have the lowest median family income of $56,786, accounting for 9.6% and 16.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Smithfield
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners400 (16.9%)$56,786
1 Earner600 (25.3%)$77,400
2 Earners1,141 (48.2%)$158,115
3+ Earners227 (9.6%)$188,750
Total2,368 (100.0%)$121,029

Household Income in Smithfield

Household Income Brackets in Smithfield

With 701 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Smithfield, accounting for 20.5% of all households. In contrast, only 126 households (3.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Smithfield
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001504.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991263.7%
$15,000 to $24,9992326.8%
$25,000 to $34,9992086.1%
$35,000 to $49,9992296.7%
$50,000 to $74,99938311.2%
$75,000 to $99,9993359.8%
$100,000 to $149,99970120.5%
$150,000 to $199,99969720.4%
$200,000+35910.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Smithfield

The median household income in Smithfield is $101,081, with the highest median household income of $142,572 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,634 households (47.8%) 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 65 households (1.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Smithfield
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years65 (1.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years821 (24.0%)$121,994
45 to 64 Years1,634 (47.8%)$142,572
65+ Years898 (26.3%)$54,205
Total3,418 (100.0%)$101,081

Poverty in Smithfield

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Smithfield

With 7.2% poverty level for males and 17.4% for females among the residents of Smithfield, 12 to 14 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 43 males (35.0%) and 86 females (68.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Smithfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (10.1%)97 (33.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)86 (68.8%)
6 to 11 Years59 (21.1%)20 (13.7%)
12 to 14 Years43 (35.0%)49 (26.8%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)52 (39.7%)
18 to 24 Years56 (18.8%)109 (57.4%)
25 to 34 Years32 (5.2%)101 (15.7%)
35 to 44 Years19 (4.8%)65 (16.7%)
45 to 54 Years10 (1.3%)74 (14.0%)
55 to 64 Years31 (4.1%)49 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years19 (7.6%)22 (4.4%)
75 Years and over9 (2.5%)19 (4.8%)
Total306 (7.2%)743 (17.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Smithfield

According to the poverty statistics in Smithfield, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Smithfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years249 (89.9%)189 (66.1%)
5 Years11 (100.0%)39 (31.2%)
6 to 11 Years221 (78.9%)126 (86.3%)
12 to 14 Years80 (65.0%)134 (73.2%)
15 Years69 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years77 (100.0%)79 (60.3%)
18 to 24 Years242 (81.2%)81 (42.6%)
25 to 34 Years577 (94.8%)544 (84.3%)
35 to 44 Years379 (95.2%)325 (83.3%)
45 to 54 Years746 (98.7%)453 (86.0%)
55 to 64 Years731 (95.9%)670 (93.2%)
65 to 74 Years231 (92.4%)474 (95.6%)
75 Years and over351 (97.5%)375 (95.2%)
Total3,964 (92.8%)3,522 (82.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Smithfield

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Smithfield show that 3.3% or 62 of the total 1,910 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 4.5%, comprising of 25 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Smithfield
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,188 (97.0%)37 (3.0%)
1 or 2 Children531 (95.5%)25 (4.5%)
3 or 4 Children129 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,848 (96.8%)62 (3.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Smithfield

According to the poverty data in Smithfield, 9.9% or 9 single-father households and 50.4% or 185 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (52.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 50 households (66.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Smithfield
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)57 (35.2%)
1 or 2 Children9 (52.9%)78 (60.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)50 (66.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (9.9%)185 (50.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Smithfield

The poverty data for Smithfield shows that 62 of the married-couple family households (3.3%) and 194 of the single-parent households (42.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (4.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 50 household (66.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Smithfield
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children37 (3.0%)57 (24.1%)
1 or 2 Children25 (4.5%)87 (59.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)50 (66.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total62 (3.3%)194 (42.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Smithfield

Employment by Class of Employer in Smithfield

Among the 4,041 employed individuals in Smithfield, private company employees (2,710 | 67.1%), federal government employees (364 | 9.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (274 | 6.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Smithfield
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,71067.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2035.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1002.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations2746.8%
Local Government Employees2726.7%
State Government Employees1182.9%
Federal Government Employees3649.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total4,041100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Smithfield

According to the labor force statistics for Smithfield, out of the total population over 16 years of age (7,092), 62.6% or 4,440 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 209 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 95.6% or 477 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.3% or 26 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Smithfield
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years211 (54.0%)26 (12.3%)
20 to 24 Years201 (65.9%)21 (10.5%)
25 to 29 Years568 (75.2%)30 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Years477 (95.6%)14 (3.0%)
35 to 44 Years678 (86.0%)64 (9.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,085 (84.6%)40 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years544 (74.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years414 (54.3%)7 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years192 (24.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over68 (8.7%)6 (8.8%)
Total4,440 (62.6%)209 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Smithfield

According to labor force statistics for Smithfield, 78.2% of individuals (3,768) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,818) are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 154 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.8% or 1,519 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 25.7% or 28 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Smithfield
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School109 (47.8%)59 (25.7%)
High School Diploma904 (67.9%)69 (5.2%)
College / Associate Degree1,233 (78.7%)63 (4.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,519 (89.8%)32 (1.9%)
Total3,768 (78.2%)198 (4.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Smithfield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Smithfield are Management (644 | 15.8%), Community & Social Service (343 | 8.4%), Business & Financial (312 | 7.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (299 | 7.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (283 | 6.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Smithfield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Smithfield, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (81.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (79.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (95.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Smithfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Management485 (75.3%)159 (24.7%)
Business & Financial220 (70.5%)92 (29.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science231 (77.3%)68 (22.7%)
Computers & Mathematics85 (79.4%)22 (20.6%)
Architecture & Engineering137 (81.1%)32 (18.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science9 (39.1%)14 (60.9%)
Community & Social Service 61 (17.8%)282 (82.2%)
Education, Arts & Media18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library12 (5.0%)230 (95.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment31 (43.1%)41 (56.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating21 (7.4%)262 (92.6%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)195 (100.0%)
Total (Category)1,018 (54.1%)863 (45.9%)
Total (Overall)2,229 (54.7%)1,846 (45.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Smithfield are Cleaning & Maintenance (167 | 4.1%), Security & Protection (121 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (104 | 2.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (101 | 2.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (70 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Smithfield

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Smithfield, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (86.2%), and Security & Protection (83.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (88.1%), and Personal Care & Service (70.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Smithfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Security & Protection101 (83.5%)20 (16.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement31 (60.8%)20 (39.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving12 (11.9%)89 (88.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance144 (86.2%)23 (13.8%)
Personal Care & Service31 (29.8%)73 (70.2%)
Total (Category)288 (55.5%)231 (44.5%)
Total (Overall)2,229 (54.7%)1,846 (45.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Smithfield are Office & Administration (354 | 8.7%), and Sales & Related (285 | 7.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Smithfield

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Smithfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related49 (17.2%)236 (82.8%)
Office & Administration78 (22.0%)276 (78.0%)
Total (Category)127 (19.9%)512 (80.1%)
Total (Overall)2,229 (54.7%)1,846 (45.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Smithfield are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (333 | 8.2%), Construction & Extraction (61 | 1.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (8 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Smithfield

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Smithfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair327 (98.2%)6 (1.8%)
Total (Category)396 (98.5%)6 (1.5%)
Total (Overall)2,229 (54.7%)1,846 (45.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Smithfield are Material Moving (330 | 8.1%), Production (228 | 5.6%), and Transportation (76 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Smithfield

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Smithfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Production137 (60.1%)91 (39.9%)
Transportation52 (68.4%)24 (31.6%)
Material Moving211 (63.9%)119 (36.1%)
Total (Category)400 (63.1%)234 (36.9%)
Total (Overall)2,229 (54.7%)1,846 (45.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Smithfield

Employment Industries in Smithfield

The major employment industries in Smithfield include Manufacturing (667 | 16.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (464 | 11.4%), Professional & Scientific (382 | 9.4%), Finance & Insurance (367 | 9.0%), and Retail Trade (306 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Smithfield

Employment Industries by Sex in Smithfield

The Smithfield industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Information (93.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (84.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (79.8%), and Educational Services (77.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Smithfield
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction178 (92.7%)14 (7.3%)
Manufacturing457 (68.5%)210 (31.5%)
Wholesale Trade42 (70.0%)18 (30.0%)
Retail Trade124 (40.5%)182 (59.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing84 (41.6%)118 (58.4%)
Utilities93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information187 (93.5%)13 (6.5%)
Finance & Insurance129 (35.1%)238 (64.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing51 (56.0%)40 (44.0%)
Professional & Scientific265 (69.4%)117 (30.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support170 (74.2%)59 (25.8%)
Educational Services56 (22.1%)197 (77.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance71 (15.3%)393 (84.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation54 (79.4%)14 (20.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services19 (20.2%)75 (79.8%)
Public Administration197 (65.9%)102 (34.1%)
Total2,229 (54.7%)1,846 (45.3%)

Education in Smithfield

School Enrollment in Smithfield

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,938 students in Smithfield are high school (426 | 22.0%), middle school (374 | 19.3%), and graduate / professional (313 | 16.2%).
School Enrollment in Smithfield
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1196.1%
Kindergarten1648.5%
Elementary School25213.0%
Middle School37419.3%
High School42622.0%
College / Undergraduate29015.0%
Graduate / Professional31316.2%
Total1,938100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Smithfield

Out of a total of 1,938 students who are enrolled in schools in Smithfield, 543 (28.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,395 (72.0%) 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 110 (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 382 (97.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Smithfield
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)110 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old382 (97.7%)9 (2.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds400 (87.2%)59 (12.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds272 (87.7%)38 (12.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds63 (55.3%)51 (44.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds93 (86.9%)14 (13.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds113 (38.2%)183 (61.8%)
35 Years and over72 (47.7%)79 (52.3%)
Total1,395 (72.0%)543 (28.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Smithfield

Business (422 | 18.0%), education (422 | 18.0%), science & technology (239 | 10.2%), computers & mathematics (223 | 9.5%), and arts & humanities (168 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 2,346 individuals in Smithfield who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Smithfield
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2239.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1235.2%
Physical & Health Sciences401.7%
Psychology1486.3%
Social Sciences1606.8%
Engineering1134.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies291.2%
Science & Technology23910.2%
Business42218.0%
Education42218.0%
Literature & Languages522.2%
Liberal Arts & History1104.7%
Visual & Performing Arts602.6%
Communications371.6%
Arts & Humanities1687.2%
Total2,346100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Smithfield

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Smithfield

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Smithfield are males with 2 vehicles (989, accounting for 42.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (604, making up 58.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Smithfield
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle30 (1.3%)58 (3.4%)
1 Vehicle189 (8.0%)271 (16.0%)
2 Vehicles989 (42.1%)604 (35.7%)
3 Vehicles623 (26.5%)388 (23.0%)
4 Vehicles458 (19.5%)327 (19.3%)
5 or more Vehicles61 (2.6%)43 (2.5%)
Total2,350 (100.0%)1,691 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Smithfield

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Smithfield are 30 to 34 minutes (635 commuters, 17.9%), 25 to 29 minutes (496 commuters, 14.0%), and 45 to 59 minutes (441 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Smithfield
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1474.1%
5 to 9 Minutes39311.1%
10 to 14 Minutes2757.7%
15 to 19 Minutes2597.3%
20 to 24 Minutes2426.8%
25 to 29 Minutes49614.0%
30 to 34 Minutes63517.9%
35 to 39 Minutes2115.9%
40 to 44 Minutes2015.7%
45 to 59 Minutes44112.4%
60 to 89 Minutes1113.1%
90 or more Minutes1383.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Smithfield

The most common commute times in Smithfield are 30 to 34 minutes (333 commuters, 16.7%) for males and 25 to 29 minutes (323 commuters, 20.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Smithfield
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes77 (3.8%)70 (4.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes185 (9.2%)208 (13.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes143 (7.1%)132 (8.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes149 (7.4%)110 (7.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes199 (10.0%)43 (2.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes173 (8.6%)323 (20.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes333 (16.7%)302 (19.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes127 (6.4%)84 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes125 (6.2%)76 (4.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes319 (16.0%)122 (7.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes70 (3.5%)41 (2.6%)
90 or more Minutes99 (5.0%)39 (2.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Smithfield

The most frequent times of departure to work in Smithfield are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (347, 17.4%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (304, 19.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Smithfield
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM54 (2.7%)42 (2.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM112 (5.6%)30 (1.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM204 (10.2%)89 (5.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM347 (17.4%)151 (9.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM161 (8.1%)153 (9.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM187 (9.3%)117 (7.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM196 (9.8%)180 (11.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM148 (7.4%)304 (19.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM155 (7.7%)222 (14.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM77 (3.8%)23 (1.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM14 (0.7%)86 (5.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM46 (2.3%)16 (1.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM90 (4.5%)80 (5.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM208 (10.4%)57 (3.7%)
Total1,999 (100.0%)1,550 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Smithfield

Occupancy by Ownership in Smithfield

Of the total 3,418 dwellings in Smithfield, owner-occupied units account for 2,651 (77.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 767 (22.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Smithfield
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,65177.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units76722.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,418100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Smithfield

Occupancy by Household Size in Smithfield
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household77822.8%
2-Person Household1,23636.2%
3-Person Household71120.8%
4+ Person Household69320.3%
Total Housing Units3,418100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Smithfield

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Smithfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household468 (60.2%)310 (39.9%)
2-Person Household996 (80.6%)240 (19.4%)
3-Person Household636 (89.4%)75 (10.5%)
4+ Person Household551 (79.5%)142 (20.5%)
Total Housing Units2,651 (77.6%)767 (22.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Smithfield

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Smithfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School77 (31.2%)170 (68.8%)
High School Diploma665 (79.4%)173 (20.6%)
College/Associate Degree928 (76.1%)291 (23.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher981 (88.1%)133 (11.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Smithfield

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Smithfield
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years41912.3%
35 to 44 Years46713.7%
45 to 54 Years74721.8%
55 to 64 Years88726.0%
65 to 74 Years40111.7%
75 to 84 Years35710.4%
85 Years and Over1404.1%
Total3,418100.0%

Housing Finances in Smithfield

Median Income by Occupancy in Smithfield

Median Income by Occupancy in Smithfield
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,651 (77.6%)$116,350
Renter-Occupied767 (22.4%)$37,625
Average3,418 (100.0%)$101,081

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Smithfield

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Smithfield
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00020 (0.7%)36 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99943 (1.6%)50 (6.5%)
$10,000 to $14,99948 (1.8%)79 (10.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99935 (1.3%)111 (14.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99967 (2.5%)18 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999124 (4.7%)83 (10.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999136 (5.1%)93 (12.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999297 (11.2%)87 (11.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999317 (12.0%)17 (2.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999566 (21.3%)134 (17.5%)
$150,000 or more998 (37.7%)59 (7.7%)
Total2,651 (100.0%)767 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Smithfield

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Smithfield
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30052 (2.0%)38 (5.0%)
$300 to $499197 (7.4%)131 (17.1%)
$500 to $799267 (10.1%)38 (5.0%)
$800 to $999167 (6.3%)61 (8.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499217 (8.2%)320 (41.7%)
$1,500 to $1,999429 (16.2%)111 (14.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499660 (24.9%)24 (3.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999375 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more287 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,651 (100.0%)767 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Smithfield

Housing Structures in Smithfield

Housing Structures in Smithfield
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,66578.0%
Single Unit, Attached1534.5%
2 Unit Apartments120.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments591.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2447.1%
10 or more Apartments2336.8%
Mobile Home / Other521.5%
Total3,418100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Smithfield

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Smithfield
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,468 (92.6%)197 (7.4%)
Single Unit, Attached112 (73.2%)41 (26.8%)
2 Unit Apartments6 (50.0%)6 (50.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments21 (35.6%)38 (64.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)244 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)233 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other44 (84.6%)8 (15.4%)
Total2,651 (77.6%)767 (22.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Smithfield

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Smithfield
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms9 (0.3%)54 (7.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms305 (11.5%)542 (70.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,126 (42.5%)118 (15.4%)
8 or more Rooms1,211 (45.7%)53 (6.9%)
Total2,651 (100.0%)767 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Smithfield

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Smithfield
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,616 (61.0%)105 (13.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas20 (0.7%)56 (7.3%)
Electricity895 (33.8%)606 (79.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene29 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels61 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used30 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,651 (100.0%)767 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Smithfield

Household Vehicle Usage in Smithfield
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle42 (1.6%)306 (39.9%)
1 Vehicle405 (15.3%)230 (30.0%)
2 Vehicles1,255 (47.3%)68 (8.9%)
3 or more Vehicles949 (35.8%)163 (21.2%)
Total2,651 (100.0%)767 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Smithfield

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Smithfield

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6611,990
Median Property Value$288,000$358,500
Median Household Income$62,250$910
Monthly Housing Costs$592$276
Real Estate Taxes$2,732$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Smithfield

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Smithfield
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00094 (14.2%)17 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)11 (0.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999268 (40.5%)535 (26.9%)
$300,000 to $499,999234 (35.4%)1,062 (53.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99940 (6.0%)290 (14.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9997 (1.1%)75 (3.8%)
$1,000,000 or more18 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total661 (100.0%)1,990 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Smithfield

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Smithfield
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00010 (1.5%)5 (0.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999117 (17.7%)53 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99954 (8.2%)33 (1.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99994 (14.2%)70 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99995 (14.4%)42 (2.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999108 (16.3%)202 (10.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99995 (14.4%)209 (10.5%)
$150,000 or more88 (13.3%)471 (23.7%)
Total661 (100.0%)1,990 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Smithfield

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Smithfield
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x164 (24.8%)143,611 (7,216.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x33 (5.0%)441 (22.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x45 (6.8%)677 (34.0%)
4.0x or more409 (61.9%)423 (21.3%)
Total661 (100.0%)1,990 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Smithfield

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Smithfield
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80075 (11.4%)1 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,49930 (4.5%)52 (2.6%)
$800 to $1,499526 (79.6%)298 (15.0%)
Total661 (100.0%)1,990 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Smithfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Smithfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Smithfield
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years672 (96.1%)27 (3.9%)
6 to 18 Years1,128 (98.3%)19 (1.7%)
19 to 25 Years318 (76.1%)100 (23.9%)
26 to 34 Years959 (87.0%)143 (13.0%)
35 to 44 Years770 (98.7%)10 (1.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,161 (93.2%)85 (6.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,390 (93.9%)91 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years733 (98.3%)13 (1.7%)
75 Years and older754 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,885 (94.2%)488 (5.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Smithfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Smithfield
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born672 (96.1%)27 (3.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,128 (98.3%)19 (1.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen318 (76.1%)100 (23.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Smithfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Smithfield
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000967 (87.1%)143 (12.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999563 (98.6%)8 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999835 (91.8%)75 (8.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999710 (89.9%)80 (10.1%)
$100,000 and over4,810 (96.4%)182 (3.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Smithfield

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Smithfield
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6172 (24.6%)500 (71.5%)
6 to 18 Years320 (27.9%)822 (71.7%)
19 to 25 Years64 (15.3%)254 (60.8%)
25 to 34 Years176 (16.0%)803 (72.9%)
35 to 44 Years94 (12.0%)713 (91.4%)
45 to 54 Years164 (13.2%)1,075 (86.3%)
55 to 64 Years249 (16.8%)1,231 (83.1%)
65 to 74 Years733 (98.3%)464 (62.2%)
75 Years and over754 (100.0%)616 (81.7%)
Total2,726 (32.6%)6,478 (77.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Smithfield

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Smithfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)13 (4.5%)
5 to 17 Years66 (11.8%)24 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years163 (20.1%)26 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years244 (13.0%)283 (17.3%)
65 to 74 Years22 (8.8%)202 (40.7%)
75 Years and over138 (38.3%)197 (50.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Smithfield

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Smithfield: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)13 (4.5%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years17 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years79 (4.2%)10 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years13 (5.2%)118 (23.8%)
75 Years and over106 (29.4%)70 (17.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Smithfield: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years4 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years49 (6.0%)15 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years10 (0.5%)19 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over21 (5.8%)41 (10.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Smithfield: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years62 (11.1%)24 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years146 (18.0%)11 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years47 (2.5%)107 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years6 (2.4%)15 (3.0%)
75 Years and over18 (5.0%)30 (7.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Smithfield: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years14 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years149 (8.0%)158 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years15 (6.0%)180 (36.3%)
75 Years and over51 (14.2%)180 (45.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Smithfield: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years19 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (0.7%)33 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years6 (2.4%)4 (0.8%)
75 Years and over14 (3.9%)101 (25.6%)

Technology Access in Smithfield

Computing Device Access in Smithfield

Computing Device Access in Smithfield
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,55674.8%
Smartphone2,84683.3%
Tablet2,11561.9%
No Computing Device40211.8%
Total3,418100.0%

Internet Access in Smithfield

Internet Access in Smithfield
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet210.6%
Broadband Home2,55974.9%
Cellular Data Only2276.6%
Satellite Internet792.3%
No Internet51615.1%
Total3,418100.0%

Smithfield Summary

Smithfield, Virginia is a small town located in the southeastern part of the state, in Isle of Wight County. It is situated on the banks of the Pagan River, and is part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. The town has a population of 8,089 as of the 2010 census, and is the county seat of Isle of Wight County.

History

Smithfield was first settled in 1634 by English colonists, and was originally known as “Smith’s Ferry”. The town was named after the Smith family, who were among the first settlers. The town was officially incorporated in 1752, and was the first town in the county to be incorporated.
In the late 1700s, Smithfield became a major port for the export of tobacco, and was a major center of the slave trade. The town was also a major center of the Revolutionary War, and was the site of several battles.
In the late 1800s, Smithfield became a major center of the pork industry, and is still known as the “Ham Capital of the World”. The town is home to several major pork processing plants, and is the site of the annual Smithfield Ham and Gourmet Food Festival.

Geography

Smithfield is located in southeastern Virginia, in Isle of Wight County. The town is situated on the banks of the Pagan River, and is part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. The town has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land.
The town is located in a humid subtropical climate zone, and has hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 61 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 44 inches.

Economy

Smithfield’s economy is largely based on the pork industry. The town is home to several major pork processing plants, and is the site of the annual Smithfield Ham and Gourmet Food Festival. The town is also home to several other industries, including manufacturing, retail, and tourism.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Smithfield had a population of 8,089. The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 15.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Smithfield was $45,938, and the median income for a family was $54,938. The per capita income for the town was $22,938. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Smithfield?
Total Population of Smithfield is 8,625.
What is the Total Male Population of Smithfield?
Total Male Population of Smithfield is 4,315.
What is the Total Female Population of Smithfield?
Total Female Population of Smithfield is 4,310.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Smithfield?
There are 100.12 Males per 100 Females in Smithfield.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Smithfield?
There are 99.88 Females per 100 Males in Smithfield.
What is the Median Population Age in Smithfield?
Median Population Age in Smithfield is 45.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Smithfield
Average Family Size in Smithfield is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Smithfield
Average Household Size in Smithfield is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Smithfield?
Per Capita income in Smithfield is $50,223.
What is the Median Family Income in Smithfield?
Median Family Income in Smithfield is $121,029.
What is the Median Household income in Smithfield?
Median Household Income in Smithfield is $101,081.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Smithfield?
Income or Wage Gap in Smithfield is 38.6%.
Women in Smithfield earn 61.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Smithfield?
Inequality or Gini Index in Smithfield is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Smithfield?
There are 4,440 People in the Labor Forcein in Smithfield.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Smithfield?
62.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Smithfield.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Smithfield?
Unemployment Rate in Smithfield is 4.7%.