Smith Valley, NV

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Smith Valley Overview

1,646
TOTAL POPULATION
841
MALE POPULATION
805
FEMALE POPULATION
104.47
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.72
FEMALES / 100 MALES
63.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,570
PER CAPITA INCOME
$93,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$49,226
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
11.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
88.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$5,776
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
576
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
37.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Smith Valley

The most populous races in Smith Valley are White / Caucasian (1,393 | 84.6%), Two or more Races (216 | 13.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (186 | 11.3%).
Race in Smith Valley
Race# Population% Population
Asian301.8%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino18611.3%
Native / Alaskan70.4%
White / Caucasian1,39384.6%
Two or more Races21613.1%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,646100.0%

Ancestry in Smith Valley

The most populous ancestries reported in Smith Valley are German (560 | 34.0%), American (216 | 13.1%), Mexican (186 | 11.3%), English (125 | 7.6%), and Italian (125 | 7.6%), together accounting for 73.6% of all Smith Valley residents.
Ancestry in Smith Valley
Ancestry# Population% Population
American21613.1%
British140.9%
Danish181.1%
Dutch804.9%
English1257.6%
European100.6%
Finnish231.4%
French150.9%
German56034.0%
Irish1076.5%
Italian1257.6%
Korean301.8%
Mexican18611.3%
Norwegian321.9%
Polish201.2%
Portuguese372.2%
Russian161.0%
Scandinavian110.7%
Scotch-Irish90.5%
Scottish603.6%
Slavic70.4%
Swedish120.7%
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Immigrants in Smith Valley

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Smith Valley came from Central America (16 | 1.0%), Latin America (16 | 1.0%), Mexico (16 | 1.0%), Asia (12 | 0.7%), and Philippines (12 | 0.7%), together accounting for 4.4% of all Smith Valley residents.
Immigrants in Smith Valley
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia120.7%
Central America161.0%
Latin America161.0%
Mexico161.0%
Philippines120.7%
South Eastern Asia120.7%
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Sex and Age in Smith Valley

Sex and Age in Smith Valley

The most populous age groups in Smith Valley are 60 to 64 Years (174 | 20.7%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (244 | 30.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Smith Valley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years45 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years49 (5.8%)9 (1.1%)
15 to 19 Years7 (0.8%)23 (2.9%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)9 (1.1%)
25 to 29 Years61 (7.2%)37 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)31 (3.8%)
35 to 39 Years6 (0.7%)9 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Years36 (4.3%)29 (3.6%)
45 to 49 Years9 (1.1%)37 (4.6%)
50 to 54 Years24 (2.9%)21 (2.6%)
55 to 59 Years135 (16.1%)93 (11.6%)
60 to 64 Years174 (20.7%)64 (8.0%)
65 to 69 Years41 (4.9%)244 (30.3%)
70 to 74 Years105 (12.5%)101 (12.6%)
75 to 79 Years66 (7.9%)42 (5.2%)
80 to 84 Years62 (7.4%)42 (5.2%)
85 Years and over21 (2.5%)14 (1.7%)
Total841 (100.0%)805 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Smith Valley

Median Family Size in Smith Valley

Median Family Size in Smith Valley
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple489 (96.3%)2.37
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother19 (3.7%)3.00
Total Families508 (100.0%)2.39

Median Household Size in Smith Valley

Median Household Size in Smith Valley
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple489 (55.6%)2.37
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother19 (2.2%)5.11
Non-family371 (42.2%)1.05
Total Households879 (100.0%)1.87

Household Size by Marriage Status in Smith Valley

Out of a total of 879 households in Smith Valley, 508 (57.8%) are family households, while 371 (42.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 360, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 358.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Smith Valley
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-358 (40.7%)
2-Person Households360 (41.0%)13 (1.5%)
3-Person Households105 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households34 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households9 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total508 (57.8%)371 (42.2%)

Female Fertility in Smith Valley

Fertility by Age in Smith Valley

Average fertility rate in Smith Valley is 263.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 597.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Smith Valley
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years46 (100.0%)597.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total46 (100.0%)263.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Smith Valley

80.4% of women with births (46) in Smith Valley are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 19.6% 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 19.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Smith Valley
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years37 (80.4%)9 (19.6%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total37 (80.4%)9 (19.6%)

Fertility by Education in Smith Valley

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Smith Valley
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma9 (19.6%)346.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree37 (80.4%)544.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total46 (100.0%)263.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Smith Valley

19.6% of women with births in Smith Valley 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 Smith Valley
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total37 (80.4%)9 (19.6%)

Income in Smith Valley

Income Overview in Smith Valley

Per Capita Income in Smith Valley is $40,570, while median incomes of families and households are $93,250 and $49,226 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,646$40,570
Median Family Income508$93,250
Mean Family Income508$91,701
Median Household Income879$49,226
Mean Household Income879$71,977
Income Deficit508$5,776
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,64611.09%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,64688.91¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,6460.41

Earnings by Sex in Smith Valley

Average Earnings in Smith Valley are $41,123, $46,250 for men and $41,123 for women, a difference of 11.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Smith Valley
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male264 (41.2%)$46,250
Female377 (58.8%)$41,123
Total641 (100.0%)$41,123

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Smith Valley

The most common earnings brackets in Smith Valley are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (41 | 15.5%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (115 | 30.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Smith Valley
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)24 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)28 (7.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49931 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)10 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)14 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49936 (13.6%)17 (4.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99924 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9999 (3.4%)29 (7.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99920 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99912 (4.5%)40 (10.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)115 (30.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)10 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99932 (12.1%)9 (2.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99941 (15.5%)9 (2.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9999 (3.4%)9 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99937 (14.0%)63 (16.7%)
$100,000+13 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total264 (100.0%)377 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Smith Valley

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Smith Valley
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$46,250$41,801

Family Income in Smith Valley

Family Income Brackets in Smith Valley

According to the Smith Valley family income data, there are 155 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Smith Valley
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,9995811.4%
$15,000 to $24,999122.4%
$25,000 to $34,999295.7%
$35,000 to $49,9997114.0%
$50,000 to $74,9996512.8%
$75,000 to $99,999265.1%
$100,000 to $149,99915530.5%
$150,000 to $199,9998015.7%
$200,000+122.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Smith Valley

3-person families (97 | 19.1%) account for the highest median family income in Smith Valley with $104,088 per family, while 2-person families (379 | 74.6%) have the highest median income of $36,068 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Smith Valley
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families379 (74.6%)$72,137
3-Person Families97 (19.1%)$104,088
4-Person Families23 (4.5%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families9 (1.8%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total508 (100.0%)$93,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in Smith Valley

Family Income by Number of Earners in Smith Valley
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners192 (37.8%)$0
1 Earner142 (28.0%)$0
2 Earners152 (29.9%)$104,189
3+ Earners22 (4.3%)$0
Total508 (100.0%)$93,250

Household Income in Smith Valley

Household Income Brackets in Smith Valley

With 217 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Smith Valley, accounting for 24.7% of all households. In contrast, only 12 households (1.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Smith Valley
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000171.9%
$10,000 to $14,999799.0%
$15,000 to $24,999323.6%
$25,000 to $34,99921724.7%
$35,000 to $49,99910111.5%
$50,000 to $74,9998910.1%
$75,000 to $99,999728.2%
$100,000 to $149,99916618.9%
$150,000 to $199,9999410.7%
$200,000+121.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Smith Valley

The median household income in Smith Valley is $49,226, with the highest median household income of $102,669 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 69 households (7.9%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Smith Valley
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years69 (7.9%)$102,669
45 to 64 Years307 (34.9%)$74,464
65+ Years503 (57.2%)$29,315
Total879 (100.0%)$49,226

Poverty in Smith Valley

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Smith Valley

With 17.5% poverty level for males and 6.2% for females among the residents of Smith Valley, 6 to 11 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 18 males (60.0%) and 12 females (20.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Smith Valley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years18 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years13 (30.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)12 (20.7%)
55 to 64 Years12 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years56 (38.4%)38 (11.0%)
75 Years and over48 (32.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total147 (17.5%)50 (6.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Smith Valley

According to the poverty statistics in Smith Valley, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 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 Smith Valley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years12 (40.0%)9 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years7 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years61 (100.0%)68 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years29 (69.1%)38 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years33 (100.0%)46 (79.3%)
55 to 64 Years297 (96.1%)157 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years90 (61.6%)307 (89.0%)
75 Years and over101 (67.8%)98 (100.0%)
Total694 (82.5%)755 (93.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Smith Valley

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Smith Valley show that 14.3% or 70 of the total 489 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 14.5%, comprising of 58 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 13.3%, which includes 12 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Smith Valley
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children341 (85.5%)58 (14.5%)
1 or 2 Children78 (86.7%)12 (13.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total419 (85.7%)70 (14.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Smith Valley

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Smith Valley
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Smith Valley
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children58 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children12 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total70 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Smith Valley

Employment by Class of Employer in Smith Valley

Among the 560 employed individuals in Smith Valley, private company employees (299 | 53.4%), self-employed (incorporated) (102 | 18.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (60 | 10.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Smith Valley
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees29953.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)10218.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6010.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees5910.5%
State Government Employees315.5%
Federal Government Employees91.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total560100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Smith Valley

According to the labor force statistics for Smith Valley, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,543), 37.3% or 576 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.0% or 6 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 9 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.5% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Smith Valley
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years10 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years48 (60.0%)6 (12.5%)
45 to 54 Years52 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years161 (70.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years109 (45.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years57 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total576 (37.3%)6 (1.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Smith Valley

According to labor force statistics for Smith Valley, 65.1% of individuals (499) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (766) are in the labor force, with 1.2% or 6 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 78.1% or 143 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.7% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Smith Valley
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School9 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma186 (65.5%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree161 (60.5%)10 (3.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher143 (78.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total499 (65.1%)9 (1.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Smith Valley

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Smith Valley are Community & Social Service (61 | 10.7%), Education Instruction & Library (61 | 10.7%), Business & Financial (51 | 9.0%), Management (47 | 8.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (16 | 2.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Smith Valley

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Smith Valley, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (80.4%), and Management (19.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Smith Valley
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9 (19.2%)38 (80.8%)
Business & Financial41 (80.4%)10 (19.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Total (Category)50 (28.6%)125 (71.4%)
Total (Overall)252 (44.3%)317 (55.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Smith Valley are Cleaning & Maintenance (59 | 10.4%), Personal Care & Service (14 | 2.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (10 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Smith Valley

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Smith Valley
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)83 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)252 (44.3%)317 (55.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Smith Valley are Office & Administration (81 | 14.2%), and Sales & Related (72 | 12.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Smith Valley

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Smith Valley
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related44 (61.1%)28 (38.9%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
Total (Category)44 (28.8%)109 (71.2%)
Total (Overall)252 (44.3%)317 (55.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Smith Valley are Construction & Extraction (45 | 7.9%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (40 | 7.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (37 | 6.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Smith Valley

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Smith Valley
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)252 (44.3%)317 (55.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Smith Valley are , and Transportation (36 | 6.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Smith Valley

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Smith Valley
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)252 (44.3%)317 (55.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Smith Valley

Employment Industries in Smith Valley

The major employment industries in Smith Valley include Educational Services (86 | 15.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (78 | 13.7%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (77 | 13.5%), Professional & Scientific (70 | 12.3%), and Retail Trade (60 | 10.5%).
Employment Industries in Smith Valley

Employment Industries by Sex in Smith Valley

The Smith Valley industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Smith Valley
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade32 (53.3%)28 (46.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing36 (73.5%)13 (26.5%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific41 (58.6%)29 (41.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services9 (10.5%)77 (89.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)78 (100.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total252 (44.3%)317 (55.7%)

Education in Smith Valley

School Enrollment in Smith Valley

The most common levels of schooling among the 106 students in Smith Valley are middle school (47 | 44.3%), high school (31 | 29.2%), and college / undergraduate (28 | 26.4%).
School Enrollment in Smith Valley
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School00.0%
Middle School4744.3%
High School3129.2%
College / Undergraduate2826.4%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total106100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Smith Valley

Out of a total of 106 students who are enrolled in schools in Smith Valley, 9 (8.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 97 (91.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 58 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Smith Valley
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total97 (91.5%)9 (8.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Smith Valley

Visual & performing arts (188 | 29.1%), education (136 | 21.1%), business (93 | 14.4%), physical & health sciences (48 | 7.4%), and literature & languages (47 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 645 individuals in Smith Valley who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Smith Valley
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics101.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences487.4%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering81.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology111.7%
Business9314.4%
Education13621.1%
Literature & Languages477.3%
Liberal Arts & History223.4%
Visual & Performing Arts18829.1%
Communications365.6%
Arts & Humanities467.1%
Total645100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Smith Valley

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Smith Valley

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Smith Valley are males with 2 vehicles (108, accounting for 42.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (124, making up 35.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Smith Valley
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle12 (4.8%)9 (2.9%)
2 Vehicles108 (42.9%)124 (40.3%)
3 Vehicles103 (40.9%)109 (35.4%)
4 Vehicles29 (11.5%)56 (18.2%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)10 (3.3%)
Total252 (100.0%)308 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Smith Valley

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Smith Valley are 40 to 44 minutes (136 commuters, 32.6%), 5 to 9 minutes (68 commuters, 16.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (68 commuters, 16.3%).
Commute Time in Smith Valley
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes6816.3%
10 to 14 Minutes6816.3%
15 to 19 Minutes5312.7%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes51.2%
30 to 34 Minutes378.9%
35 to 39 Minutes122.9%
40 to 44 Minutes13632.6%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes297.0%
90 or more Minutes92.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Smith Valley

The most common commute times in Smith Valley are 5 to 9 minutes (68 commuters, 29.4%) for males and 40 to 44 minutes (75 commuters, 40.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Smith Valley
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes68 (29.4%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)68 (36.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes40 (17.3%)13 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)5 (2.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes37 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes12 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes61 (26.4%)75 (40.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes13 (5.6%)16 (8.6%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)9 (4.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Smith Valley

The most frequent times of departure to work in Smith Valley are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (77, 33.3%) for males and 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (74, 39.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Smith Valley
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM57 (24.7%)74 (39.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM66 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)16 (8.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM31 (13.4%)22 (11.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM77 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)59 (31.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)15 (8.1%)
Total231 (100.0%)186 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Smith Valley

Occupancy by Ownership in Smith Valley

Of the total 879 dwellings in Smith Valley, owner-occupied units account for 790 (89.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 89 (10.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Smith Valley
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units79089.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8910.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units879100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Smith Valley

Occupancy by Household Size in Smith Valley
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household35840.7%
2-Person Household37342.4%
3-Person Household10511.9%
4+ Person Household434.9%
Total Housing Units879100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Smith Valley

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Smith Valley
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household344 (96.1%)14 (3.9%)
2-Person Household315 (84.5%)58 (15.5%)
3-Person Household97 (92.4%)8 (7.6%)
4+ Person Household34 (79.1%)9 (20.9%)
Total Housing Units790 (89.9%)89 (10.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Smith Valley

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Smith Valley
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School13 (59.1%)9 (40.9%)
High School Diploma220 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree235 (91.4%)22 (8.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher322 (84.7%)58 (15.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Smith Valley

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Smith Valley
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years374.2%
35 to 44 Years323.6%
45 to 54 Years485.5%
55 to 64 Years25929.5%
65 to 74 Years34439.1%
75 to 84 Years12414.1%
85 Years and Over354.0%
Total879100.0%

Housing Finances in Smith Valley

Median Income by Occupancy in Smith Valley

Median Income by Occupancy in Smith Valley
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied790 (89.9%)$54,130
Renter-Occupied89 (10.1%)$0
Average879 (100.0%)$49,226

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Smith Valley

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Smith Valley
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0009 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9998 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99931 (3.9%)48 (53.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99932 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999207 (26.2%)10 (11.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99993 (11.8%)8 (9.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99980 (10.1%)9 (10.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99972 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999166 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more92 (11.7%)14 (15.7%)
Total790 (100.0%)89 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Smith Valley

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Smith Valley
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30017 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49930 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799298 (37.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $9998 (1.0%)10 (11.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499102 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99991 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49956 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99936 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more152 (19.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total790 (100.0%)89 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Smith Valley

Housing Structures in Smith Valley

Housing Structures in Smith Valley
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached85797.5%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other222.5%
Total879100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Smith Valley

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Smith Valley
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached768 (89.6%)89 (10.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total790 (89.9%)89 (10.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Smith Valley

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Smith Valley
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room8 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms120 (15.2%)33 (37.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms484 (61.3%)56 (62.9%)
8 or more Rooms178 (22.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total790 (100.0%)89 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Smith Valley

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Smith Valley
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas48 (6.1%)10 (11.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas261 (33.0%)71 (79.8%)
Electricity268 (33.9%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene79 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels115 (14.6%)8 (9.0%)
No Fuel Used19 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total790 (100.0%)89 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Smith Valley

Household Vehicle Usage in Smith Valley
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)14 (15.7%)
1 Vehicle42 (5.3%)10 (11.2%)
2 Vehicles450 (57.0%)8 (9.0%)
3 or more Vehicles298 (37.7%)57 (64.0%)
Total790 (100.0%)89 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Smith Valley

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Smith Valley

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units397393
Median Property Value$805,800$584,600
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$561$152
Real Estate Taxes$3,526$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Smith Valley

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Smith Valley
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)47 (12.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99928 (7.0%)34 (8.6%)
$300,000 to $499,99947 (11.8%)39 (9.9%)
$500,000 to $749,99969 (17.4%)226 (57.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999244 (61.5%)36 (9.2%)
$1,000,000 or more9 (2.3%)11 (2.8%)
Total397 (100.0%)393 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Smith Valley

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Smith Valley
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00017 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99942 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999196 (49.4%)21 (5.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9998 (2.0%)11 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99950 (12.6%)85 (21.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (5.3%)30 (7.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99918 (4.5%)51 (13.0%)
$150,000 or more45 (11.3%)148 (37.7%)
Total397 (100.0%)393 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Smith Valley

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Smith Valley
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x0 (0.0%)87,083 (22,158.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x18 (4.5%)47 (12.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x43 (10.8%)17 (4.3%)
4.0x or more336 (84.6%)47 (12.0%)
Total397 (100.0%)393 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Smith Valley

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Smith Valley
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8008 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499389 (98.0%)118 (30.0%)
Total397 (100.0%)393 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Smith Valley

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Smith Valley

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Smith Valley
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years12 (26.7%)33 (73.3%)
6 to 18 Years64 (72.7%)24 (27.3%)
19 to 25 Years50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years51 (58.0%)37 (42.0%)
35 to 44 Years67 (83.8%)13 (16.3%)
45 to 54 Years78 (85.7%)13 (14.3%)
55 to 64 Years407 (87.3%)59 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years491 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older247 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,467 (89.1%)179 (10.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Smith Valley

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Smith Valley
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born12 (26.7%)33 (73.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen64 (72.7%)24 (27.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Smith Valley

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Smith Valley
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000196 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999381 (86.6%)59 (13.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999204 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over578 (82.8%)120 (17.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Smith Valley

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Smith Valley
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 612 (26.7%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years37 (42.0%)42 (47.7%)
19 to 25 Years9 (18.0%)41 (82.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)51 (58.0%)
35 to 44 Years32 (40.0%)44 (55.0%)
45 to 54 Years57 (62.6%)30 (33.0%)
55 to 64 Years129 (27.7%)278 (59.7%)
65 to 74 Years491 (100.0%)367 (74.8%)
75 Years and over247 (100.0%)137 (55.5%)
Total1,014 (61.6%)990 (60.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Smith Valley

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Smith Valley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years18 (32.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years123 (32.0%)46 (18.2%)
65 to 74 Years41 (28.1%)25 (7.2%)
75 Years and over42 (28.2%)10 (10.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Smith Valley

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Smith Valley: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years23 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over42 (28.2%)10 (10.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Smith Valley: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years42 (10.9%)38 (15.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Smith Valley: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years18 (32.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)25 (7.2%)
75 Years and over21 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Smith Valley: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years42 (10.9%)8 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years18 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over33 (22.2%)10 (10.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Smith Valley: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years11 (7.5%)25 (7.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Smith Valley

Computing Device Access in Smith Valley

Computing Device Access in Smith Valley
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop80891.9%
Smartphone79190.0%
Tablet61970.4%
No Computing Device394.4%
Total879100.0%

Internet Access in Smith Valley

Internet Access in Smith Valley
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home44951.1%
Cellular Data Only14716.7%
Satellite Internet23727.0%
No Internet667.5%
Total879100.0%

Smith Valley Summary

History

The small town of Smith Valley, Nevada is located in the western part of the state, about 30 miles south of Carson City. It is situated in the Smith Valley, a long, narrow valley that runs from the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the Carson Valley. The valley was named after the Smith family, who were among the first settlers in the area.
The first settlers in the area were Native Americans, who lived in the valley for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans. The first Europeans to settle in the area were miners, who arrived in the late 1800s in search of gold and silver. The miners established several small towns in the valley, including Smith Valley.
The town of Smith Valley was founded in 1876 by William Smith, who had come to the area to prospect for gold. Smith built a small cabin and began to farm the land. He also opened a store and a post office, which helped to attract more settlers to the area.
By the early 1900s, Smith Valley had become a thriving community. The town had a school, a church, a hotel, and several stores. The town also had a newspaper, the Smith Valley News, which was published from 1906 to 1912.
The town continued to grow throughout the 20th century, and by the 2000 census, the population of Smith Valley was 1,093.

Geography

Smith Valley is located in western Nevada, in the Smith Valley, a long, narrow valley that runs from the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the Carson Valley. The valley is approximately 30 miles long and 5 miles wide, and is surrounded by mountains on all sides.
The town of Smith Valley is situated at the northern end of the valley, at an elevation of 4,400 feet. The town is located on the banks of the Walker River, which flows through the valley.
The climate in Smith Valley is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 54 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is 8.5 inches.

Economy

The economy of Smith Valley is largely based on agriculture. The town is surrounded by irrigated farmland, and the main crops grown in the area are alfalfa, hay, and wheat.
The town also has several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a gas station. There is also a small casino in town, which attracts visitors from the surrounding area.

Demographics

As of the 2000 census, the population of Smith Valley was 1,093. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% 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 Smith Valley was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $41,250. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 11.2% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Smith Valley?
Total Population of Smith Valley is 1,646.
What is the Total Male Population of Smith Valley?
Total Male Population of Smith Valley is 841.
What is the Total Female Population of Smith Valley?
Total Female Population of Smith Valley is 805.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Smith Valley?
There are 104.47 Males per 100 Females in Smith Valley.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Smith Valley?
There are 95.72 Females per 100 Males in Smith Valley.
What is the Median Population Age in Smith Valley?
Median Population Age in Smith Valley is 63.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Smith Valley
Average Family Size in Smith Valley is 2.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Smith Valley
Average Household Size in Smith Valley is 1.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Smith Valley?
Per Capita income in Smith Valley is $40,570.
What is the Median Family Income in Smith Valley?
Median Family Income in Smith Valley is $93,250.
What is the Median Household income in Smith Valley?
Median Household Income in Smith Valley is $49,226.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Smith Valley?
Income or Wage Gap in Smith Valley is 11.1%.
Women in Smith Valley earn 88.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Smith Valley?
Family Income Deficit in Smith Valley is $5,776.
Families that are below poverty line in Smith Valley earn $5,776 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Smith Valley?
Inequality or Gini Index in Smith Valley is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Smith Valley?
There are 576 People in the Labor Forcein in Smith Valley.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Smith Valley?
37.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Smith Valley.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Smith Valley?
Unemployment Rate in Smith Valley is 1.0%.