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 $71,977 with a poverty rate of 11.97%. The median age in Smith Valley is 63.2 years: 60.8 years for males, and 67.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Smith Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,393 | 84.63% |
| Two or more races | 216 | 13.12% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.43% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 879 | 1.87 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Married | 489 | 2.37 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Non Family | 371 | 1.05 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
| Female | 19 | 5.11 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.39
Average Family Size
1.87
Average Household Size
89.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 1.93% |
| Associates Degree | 196 | 13.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 532 | 35.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 81 | 5.39% |
| High School Graduate | 362 | 24.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.6% |
| Some College | 295 | 19.61% |
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 | 1,253 | 1,224 | 562 |
| 2+ Races | 216 | 216 | 39 |
| Hispanic | 143 | 134 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american 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 | $44,595 | $0 | $43,209 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,059 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,801 | $46,250 | $41,801 |
| Some College | $25,647 | $0 | $26,638 |
$41,801
Average Earnings
$46,250
Average Male
$41,801
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.5% of Smith Valley residents speak only English, while 4.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,334 | 146 | 10.94% |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 100% |
| Multiple | 216 | 21 | 9.72% |
| Hispanic | 186 | 13 | 6.99% |
11.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.48%
Male Poverty Rate
6.21%
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 6.99% 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 4.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.48% |
| High School | 11.88% |
| Some College | 4.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,250 | $91,701 |
| Households | $49,226 | $71,977 |
| Married Families | $102,669 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,089 | $43,141 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
74.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.2%
Male Marriage Rate
79.6%
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
167
Number of Veterans
167
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| World War II | 21 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 85 |
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 160 | 12.42% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 3.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.3%
Labor Force Participation
36.9%
Employment Rate
1%
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
16.95%
Born in Smith Valley
98.3%
Native Born
1.7%
Foreign Born
0.97%
Non Citizen
0.73%
Naturalized
98.3% of Smith Valley residents were born in the United States, with 16.95% having been born in Nevada. 0.97% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |