Smithville is a city located in Lee County Georgia. Smithville has a 2024 population of 622. Smithville is currently growing at a rate of 0.81% annually and its population has increased by 3.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 601 in 2020.
The average household income in Smithville is $61,912 with a poverty rate of 13.75%. The median age in Smithville is 43.3 years: 43.6 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Smithville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 179 | 55.94% |
| Black or African American | 141 | 44.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 156 | 2.05 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Married | 87 | 2.45 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Non Family | 55 | 1.09 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Female | 10 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 4 | 1.75 | 100 | 0 |
2.57
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
62.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 9.3% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 3.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8 | 3.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 7.75% |
| High School Graduate | 134 | 51.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 14.73% |
| Some College | 24 | 9.3% |
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 | 147 | 109 | 10 |
| Black | 111 | 87 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 78.38%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 16.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,684 | $44,605 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,176 | $44,145 | $0 |
| Some College | $8,125 | $0 | $0 |
$43,176
Average Earnings
$44,145
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Smithville residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 141 | 23 | 16.31% |
| White | 179 | 21 | 11.73% |
13.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.6%
Male Poverty Rate
18.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Smithville is Black, with 16.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Smithville is White, with 11.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 35.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.19% |
| High School | 6.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,607 | $74,732 |
| Households | $46,250 | $61,912 |
| Married Families | $71,607 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $38,369 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
66.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
18
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 11.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.7%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
90.94%
Born in Smithville
99.38%
Native Born
0.63%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.63%
Naturalized
99.38% of Smithville residents were born in the United States, with 90.94% having been born in Georgia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 649 | 6 | 0.93% |
| 2028 | 643 | 5 | 0.78% |
| 2027 | 638 | 5 | 0.79% |
| 2026 | 633 | 6 | 0.96% |
| 2025 | 627 | 5 | 0.8% |
| 2024 | 622 | 5 | 0.81% |
| 2023 | 617 | 4 | 0.65% |
| 2022 | 613 | 7 | 1.16% |
| 2021 | 606 | 5 | 0.83% |
| 2020 | 601 | -32 | -5.06% |
| 2019 | 633 | 8 | 1.28% |
| 2018 | 625 | 7 | 1.13% |
| 2017 | 618 | 5 | 0.82% |
| 2016 | 613 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 612 | 2 | 0.33% |
| 2014 | 610 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 609 | 7 | 1.16% |
| 2012 | 602 | 3 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 599 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 600 | 0 | 0% |