Smithville is a city located in Bastrop County Texas. Smithville has a 2024 population of 4,184. Smithville is currently growing at a rate of 1.41% annually and its population has increased by 5.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,952 in 2020.
The average household income in Smithville is $90,129 with a poverty rate of 7.42%. The median age in Smithville is 45.7 years: 46.2 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Smithville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,968 | 74.67% |
| Two or more races | 412 | 10.36% |
| Black or African American | 384 | 9.66% |
| Other race | 185 | 4.65% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,666 | 2.35 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Married | 860 | 2.82 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Non Family | 607 | 1.16 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Female | 199 | 4.02 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
68.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 122 | 4.07% |
| Associates Degree | 181 | 6.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 439 | 14.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 229 | 7.64% |
| High School Graduate | 890 | 29.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 273 | 9.11% |
| Some College | 863 | 28.8% |
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 | 2,199 | 2,019 | 614 |
| Black | 351 | 351 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 305 | 90 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 192 | 155 | 45 |
| Other Race | 53 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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 | $67,237 | $77,381 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $111,607 | $122,321 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,708 | $36,572 | $41,111 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,447 | $40,508 | $27,803 |
| Overall | $38,679 | $47,668 | $30,889 |
| Some College | $37,563 | $51,678 | $32,230 |
$38,679
Average Earnings
$47,668
Average Male
$30,889
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.83% of Smithville residents speak only English, while 10.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,686 | 240 | 8.94% |
| Black | 382 | 48 | 12.57% |
| Hispanic | 634 | 4 | 0.63% |
7.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.74%
Male Poverty Rate
6.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Smithville is Black, with 12.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Smithville is Hispanic, with 0.63% 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 13.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.84% |
| Some College | 6.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 5.43% |
| Female Employed | 1.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,750 | $102,668 |
| Households | $56,627 | $90,129 |
| Married Families | $86,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,998 | $64,358 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
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
224
Number of Veterans
205
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 98 |
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 81 |
| 75+ | 76 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 212 | 8.52% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 3.17% |
| Native American | 12 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.6%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%
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
64.53%
Born in Smithville
94.42%
Native Born
5.58%
Foreign Born
4.23%
Non Citizen
1.36%
Naturalized
94.42% of Smithville residents were born in the United States, with 64.53% having been born in Texas. 4.23% 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 | 4,474 | 58 | 1.31% |
| 2028 | 4,416 | 58 | 1.33% |
| 2027 | 4,358 | 58 | 1.35% |
| 2026 | 4,300 | 58 | 1.37% |
| 2025 | 4,242 | 58 | 1.39% |
| 2024 | 4,184 | 58 | 1.41% |
| 2023 | 4,126 | -5 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 4,131 | 61 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 4,070 | 118 | 2.99% |
| 2020 | 3,952 | -563 | -12.47% |
| 2019 | 4,515 | 17 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 4,498 | 110 | 2.51% |
| 2017 | 4,388 | 98 | 2.28% |
| 2016 | 4,290 | 142 | 3.42% |
| 2015 | 4,148 | 76 | 1.87% |
| 2014 | 4,072 | 81 | 2.03% |
| 2013 | 3,991 | 37 | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 3,954 | 100 | 2.59% |
| 2011 | 3,854 | 36 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 3,818 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,901 | 705 | 22.06% |
| 1990 | 3,196 | -274 | -7.9% |
| 1980 | 3,470 | 511 | 17.27% |
| 1970 | 2,959 | 26 | 0.89% |
| 1960 | 2,933 | -446 | -13.2% |
| 1950 | 3,379 | 279 | 9% |
| 1940 | 3,100 | -196 | -5.95% |
| 1930 | 3,296 | 92 | 2.87% |
| 1920 | 3,204 | 37 | 1.17% |
| 1910 | 3,167 | 590 | 22.89% |
| 1900 | 2,577 | -1,897 | -42.4% |