Smiths Station is a city located in Lee County Alabama. Smiths Station has a 2024 population of 5,494. Smiths Station is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 1.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,426 in 2020.
The average household income in Smiths Station is $83,088 with a poverty rate of 13.59%. The median age in Smiths Station is 38.5 years: 36.4 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Smiths Station was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,378 | 62.08% |
| Black or African American | 1,726 | 31.72% |
| Two or more races | 187 | 3.44% |
| Native American | 76 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 74 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,736 | 3.13 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Married | 996 | 3.52 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Non Family | 363 | 1.18 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Female | 269 | 4.19 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Male | 108 | 3.44 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
3.54
Average Family Size
3.13
Average Household Size
81.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 345 | 10.03% |
| Associates Degree | 380 | 11.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 274 | 7.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 320 | 9.3% |
| High School Graduate | 987 | 28.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 192 | 5.58% |
| Some College | 943 | 27.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,469 | 2,028 | 434 |
| Black | 809 | 760 | 94 |
| Native American | 76 | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic | 61 | 44 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 51 | 10 |
| Other Race | 26 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 60.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,707 | $83,654 | $52,902 |
| Graduate Degree | $29,253 | $95,395 | $28,882 |
| High School Graduate | $44,025 | $44,725 | $30,536 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,820 | $26,680 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,947 | $44,369 | $31,662 |
| Some College | $35,898 | $53,015 | $35,584 |
$35,947
Average Earnings
$44,369
Average Male
$31,662
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.57% of Smiths Station residents speak only English, while 1.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,354 | 314 | 9.36% |
| Black | 1,726 | 308 | 17.84% |
| Multiple | 165 | 114 | 69.09% |
13.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.54%
Male Poverty Rate
14.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Smiths Station is Multiple, with 69.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Smiths Station is White, with 9.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.07% |
| High School | 8.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.9% |
| Some College | 5.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 13.79% |
| Female Employed | 7.29% |
| Male Employed | 4.52% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,632 | $73,958 |
| Households | $55,676 | $83,088 |
| Married Families | $77,976 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,538 | $112,925 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
553
Number of Veterans
492
Male Veterans
61
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 247 |
| Vietnam | 170 |
| Second Gulf War | 166 |
| World War II | 30 |
| Korea | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 193 |
| 55 to 64 | 135 |
| 65 to 74 | 122 |
| 75+ | 82 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 292 | 10.62% |
| Black | 194 | 23.18% |
| Native American | 49 | 64.47% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 24.66% |
| Other Race | 9 | 23.68% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 17.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
27.99%
Born in Smiths Station
98.95%
Native Born
1.05%
Foreign Born
0.4%
Non Citizen
0.64%
Naturalized
98.95% of Smiths Station residents were born in the United States, with 27.99% having been born in Alabama. 0.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,579 | 17 | 0.31% |
| 2028 | 5,562 | 17 | 0.31% |
| 2027 | 5,545 | 17 | 0.31% |
| 2026 | 5,528 | 17 | 0.31% |
| 2025 | 5,511 | 17 | 0.31% |
| 2024 | 5,494 | 17 | 0.31% |
| 2023 | 5,477 | -6 | -0.11% |
| 2022 | 5,483 | 57 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 5,426 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 5,426 | -415 | -7.1% |
| 2019 | 5,841 | -30 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 5,871 | 16 | 0.27% |
| 2017 | 5,855 | 46 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 5,809 | 57 | 0.99% |
| 2015 | 5,752 | 55 | 0.97% |
| 2014 | 5,697 | 59 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 5,638 | 76 | 1.37% |
| 2012 | 5,562 | 127 | 2.34% |
| 2011 | 5,435 | 92 | 1.72% |
| 2010 | 5,343 | 0 | 0% |