Smiths Grove is a city located in Warren County Kentucky. Smiths Grove has a 2024 population of 807. Smiths Grove is currently growing at a rate of 1.51% annually and its population has increased by 6.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 757 in 2020.
The average household income in Smiths Grove is $64,626 with a poverty rate of 15.06%. The median age in Smiths Grove is 47.9 years: 41.9 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Smiths Grove was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 550 | 80.41% |
| Black or African American | 99 | 14.47% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 3.36% |
| Native American | 12 | 1.75% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 301 | 2.27 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Married | 133 | 2.74 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Non Family | 121 | 1.21 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Female | 31 | 3.29 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Male | 16 | 4.44 | 81.3 | 18.8 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
76.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 79 | 15.46% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 8.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 50 | 9.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 4.89% |
| High School Graduate | 209 | 40.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 1.96% |
| Some College | 93 | 18.2% |
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 | 421 | 358 | 75 |
| Black | 71 | 46 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 11 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 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 white people with a rate of 17.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,844 | $117,656 | $43,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $60,417 |
| High School Graduate | $28,333 | $46,406 | $22,969 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $63,361 | $63,444 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,594 | $62,633 | $33,077 |
| Some College | $47,955 | $47,969 | $47,917 |
$43,594
Average Earnings
$62,633
Average Male
$33,077
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.48% of Smiths Grove residents speak only English, while 1.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 543 | 95 | 17.5% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| Native | 12 | 1 | 8.33% |
15.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.6%
Male Poverty Rate
17.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Smiths Grove is Hispanic, with 87.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Smiths Grove is Native, with 8.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.99% |
| Some College | 8.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 18.49% |
| Male Employed | 7.6% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,250 | $80,138 |
| Households | $51,583 | $64,626 |
| Married Families | $64,485 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,932 | $41,550 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
39
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 7.66% |
| Black | 5 | 6.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
77.78%
Born in Smiths Grove
99.42%
Native Born
0.58%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
99.42% of Smiths Grove residents were born in the United States, with 77.78% having been born in Kentucky. 0.29% 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 | 870 | 12 | 1.4% |
| 2028 | 858 | 13 | 1.54% |
| 2027 | 845 | 13 | 1.56% |
| 2026 | 832 | 12 | 1.46% |
| 2025 | 820 | 13 | 1.61% |
| 2024 | 807 | 12 | 1.51% |
| 2023 | 795 | 10 | 1.27% |
| 2022 | 785 | 13 | 1.68% |
| 2021 | 772 | 15 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 757 | -43 | -5.37% |
| 2019 | 800 | 4 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 796 | 10 | 1.27% |
| 2017 | 786 | 9 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 777 | 16 | 2.1% |
| 2015 | 761 | 15 | 2.01% |
| 2014 | 746 | 12 | 1.63% |
| 2013 | 734 | 9 | 1.24% |
| 2012 | 725 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 728 | 8 | 1.11% |
| 2010 | 720 | 0 | 0% |