Smith Valley is a CDP located in Lyon County Nevada. Smith Valley has a 2024 population of 1,653. Smith Valley is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually but its population has decreased by -3.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,711 in 2020.
The average household income in Smith Valley is $74,117 with a poverty rate of 11.25%. The median age in Smith Valley is 65.1 years: 60.3 years for males, and 67.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Smith Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,242 | 76.76% |
| Two or more races | 270 | 16.69% |
| Black or African American | 50 | 3.09% |
| Native American | 33 | 2.04% |
| Asian | 23 | 1.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 864 | 1.87 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Married | 444 | 2.44 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Non Family | 401 | 1.1 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Female | 19 | 4.89 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.46
Average Family Size
1.87
Average Household Size
83.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 1.35% |
| Associates Degree | 291 | 19.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 493 | 33.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 84 | 5.68% |
| High School Graduate | 287 | 19.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.41% |
| Some College | 298 | 20.15% |
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 | 1,107 | 1,087 | 533 |
| 2+ Races | 270 | 270 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 165 | 159 | 0 |
| Black | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| Native American | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,527 | $0 | $46,790 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $76,458 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,585 | $0 | $43,467 |
| Some College | $17,619 | $0 | $28,194 |
$43,585
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$43,467
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.72% of Smith Valley residents speak only English, while 3.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,205 | 139 | 11.54% |
| Asian | 23 | 23 | 100% |
| Multiple | 270 | 20 | 7.41% |
| Hispanic | 190 | 13 | 6.84% |
11.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
17%
Male Poverty Rate
5.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Smith Valley is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Smith Valley is Hispanic, with 6.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.64% |
| High School | 12.2% |
| Some College | 3.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $107,585 | $95,195 |
| Households | $48,194 | $74,117 |
| Married Families | $108,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,677 | $47,766 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
72.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.7%
Male Marriage Rate
76.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
258
Number of Veterans
258
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 87 |
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| World War II | 22 |
| Korea | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 88 |
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 181 | 15.99% |
| Black | 50 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.6%
Labor Force Participation
35.1%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
13.72%
Born in Smith Valley
97.1%
Native Born
2.9%
Foreign Born
0.74%
Non Citizen
2.16%
Naturalized
97.1% of Smith Valley residents were born in the United States, with 13.72% having been born in Nevada. 0.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,653 | 3 | 0.18% |
| 2023 | 1,650 | 4 | 0.24% |
| 2022 | 1,646 | 192 | 13.2% |
| 2021 | 1,454 | -257 | -15.02% |
| 2020 | 1,711 | 84 | 5.16% |
| 2019 | 1,627 | 164 | 11.21% |
| 2018 | 1,463 | -101 | -6.46% |
| 2017 | 1,564 | 83 | 5.6% |
| 2016 | 1,481 | 299 | 25.3% |
| 2015 | 1,182 | -157 | -11.73% |
| 2014 | 1,339 | -36 | -2.62% |
| 2013 | 1,375 | 25 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 1,350 | 10 | 0.75% |
| 2011 | 1,340 | -263 | -16.41% |
| 2010 | 1,603 | 0 | 0% |