Smithfield township is located in Fayette County Pennsylvania. Smithfield township has a 2024 population of 7,811. Smithfield township is currently declining at a rate of -0.94% annually and its population has decreased by -2.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,972 in 2020.
The average household income in Smithfield township is $124,308 with a poverty rate of 12.88%. The median age in Smithfield township is 44.3 years: 41.8 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Smithfield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,953 | 62.36% |
| Black or African American | 2,190 | 27.57% |
| Two or more races | 520 | 6.55% |
| Asian | 118 | 1.49% |
| Other race | 102 | 1.28% |
| Native American | 60 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,709 | 2.9 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Married | 1,499 | 3.35 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Non Family | 681 | 1.35 | 53 | 47 |
| Female | 310 | 3.93 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Male | 219 | 3.18 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
75.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 321 | 5.99% |
| Associates Degree | 395 | 7.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,154 | 21.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 953 | 17.78% |
| High School Graduate | 1,509 | 28.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100 | 1.87% |
| Some College | 929 | 17.33% |
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 | 3,087 | 2,852 | 1,151 |
| Black | 1,326 | 1,294 | 614 |
| Hispanic | 998 | 844 | 304 |
| 2+ Races | 349 | 293 | 131 |
| Asian | 111 | 111 | 63 |
| Other Race | 90 | 77 | 19 |
| Native American | 60 | 16 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,011 | $69,226 | $41,964 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,397 | $113,931 | $88,817 |
| High School Graduate | $41,360 | $47,321 | $37,917 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,388 | $26,705 | $21,049 |
| Overall | $52,500 | $62,188 | $41,328 |
| Some College | $39,543 | $56,599 | $35,885 |
$52,500
Average Earnings
$62,188
Average Male
$41,328
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.65% of Smithfield township residents speak only English, while 10.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,354 | 703 | 16.15% |
| Hispanic | 1,462 | 192 | 13.13% |
| Multiple | 520 | 69 | 13.27% |
| Asian | 118 | 47 | 39.83% |
| Black | 2,128 | 38 | 1.79% |
12.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.55%
Male Poverty Rate
8.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Smithfield township is Asian, with 39.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Smithfield township is Black, with 1.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.59% |
| Some College | 14.17% |
| High School | 10.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.34% |
| Female Employed | 5.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.33% |
| Male Employed | 2.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,625 | $142,441 |
| Households | $98,351 | $124,308 |
| Married Families | $154,494 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,417 | $63,652 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
711
Number of Veterans
696
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 151 |
| Second Gulf War | 145 |
| First Gulf War | 81 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 229 |
| 35 to 54 | 216 |
| 65 to 74 | 107 |
| 18 to 34 | 82 |
| 75+ | 77 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 363 | 8.63% |
| Black | 287 | 20.74% |
| Hispanic | 100 | 9.69% |
| Asian | 39 | 33.05% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 4.01% |
| Other Race | 8 | 8.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
34.46%
Born in Smithfield township
93.86%
Native Born
6.14%
Foreign Born
0.65%
Non Citizen
5.49%
Naturalized
93.86% of Smithfield township residents were born in the United States, with 34.46% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.65% 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 | 7,441 | -74 | -0.98% |
| 2028 | 7,515 | -74 | -0.98% |
| 2027 | 7,589 | -74 | -0.97% |
| 2026 | 7,663 | -74 | -0.96% |
| 2025 | 7,737 | -74 | -0.95% |
| 2024 | 7,811 | -74 | -0.94% |
| 2023 | 7,885 | -74 | -0.93% |
| 2022 | 7,959 | -75 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 8,034 | 62 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | 7,972 | 403 | 5.32% |
| 2019 | 7,569 | 22 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 7,547 | 72 | 0.96% |
| 2017 | 7,475 | 82 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 7,393 | 12 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 7,381 | -8 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 7,389 | -13 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 7,402 | -12 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 7,414 | -20 | -0.27% |
| 2011 | 7,434 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 7,437 | 0 | 0% |