Smithfield is a town located in Isle of Wight County Virginia. Smithfield has a 2024 population of 9,132. Smithfield is currently growing at a rate of 1.59% annually and its population has increased by 6.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,559 in 2020.
The average household income in Smithfield is $121,284 with a poverty rate of 12.29%. The median age in Smithfield is 45.6 years: 45.3 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Smithfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,169 | 71.52% |
| Black or African American | 1,996 | 23.14% |
| Two or more races | 303 | 3.51% |
| Other race | 90 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.14% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,418 | 2.5 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Married | 1,910 | 3.01 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Non Family | 1,050 | 1.32 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Female | 367 | 3.28 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Male | 91 | 2.18 | 100 | 0 |
3
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
77.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 336 | 5.25% |
| Associates Degree | 512 | 8.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,365 | 21.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 799 | 12.49% |
| High School Graduate | 1,868 | 29.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 124 | 1.94% |
| Some College | 1,392 | 21.76% |
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 | 4,621 | 4,419 | 1,573 |
| Black | 1,350 | 1,102 | 466 |
| Hispanic | 249 | 221 | 67 |
| 2+ Races | 177 | 167 | 39 |
| Other Race | 37 | 37 | 20 |
| Asian | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 9 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 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 other race people with a rate of 54.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,681 | $67,679 | $55,614 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,028 | $125,380 | $87,031 |
| High School Graduate | $42,180 | $61,696 | $38,961 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,528 | $46,583 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,343 | $73,156 | $41,750 |
| Some College | $54,018 | $77,500 | $34,423 |
$57,343
Average Earnings
$73,156
Average Male
$41,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.48% of Smithfield residents speak only English, while 4.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,945 | 738 | 37.94% |
| White | 5,937 | 233 | 3.92% |
| Hispanic | 456 | 181 | 39.69% |
| Native | 22 | 13 | 59.09% |
12.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.17%
Male Poverty Rate
17.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Smithfield is Native, with 59.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Smithfield is White, with 3.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.29% |
| Some College | 9.89% |
| High School | 5.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 56.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.59% |
| Female Employed | 8.83% |
| Male Employed | 3.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,029 | $142,728 |
| Households | $101,081 | $121,284 |
| Married Families | $146,618 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,698 | $72,196 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.3%
Male Marriage Rate
53.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,232
Number of Veterans
1,038
Male Veterans
194
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 632 |
| Second Gulf War | 317 |
| Vietnam | 280 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 502 |
| 55 to 64 | 317 |
| 75+ | 222 |
| 65 to 74 | 125 |
| 18 to 34 | 66 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 964 | 19.63% |
| Black | 211 | 14.07% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 25.17% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 18.72% |
| Other Race | 10 | 25% |
| Native American | 9 | 40.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
55.23%
Born in Smithfield
96.52%
Native Born
3.48%
Foreign Born
0.93%
Non Citizen
2.55%
Naturalized
96.52% of Smithfield residents were born in the United States, with 55.23% having been born in Virginia. 0.93% 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 | 9,849 | 144 | 1.48% |
| 2028 | 9,705 | 143 | 1.5% |
| 2027 | 9,562 | 143 | 1.52% |
| 2026 | 9,419 | 144 | 1.55% |
| 2025 | 9,275 | 143 | 1.57% |
| 2024 | 9,132 | 143 | 1.59% |
| 2023 | 8,989 | 123 | 1.39% |
| 2022 | 8,866 | 161 | 1.85% |
| 2021 | 8,705 | 146 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 8,559 | 14 | 0.16% |
| 2019 | 8,545 | 41 | 0.48% |
| 2018 | 8,504 | 97 | 1.15% |
| 2017 | 8,407 | 66 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 8,341 | 56 | 0.68% |
| 2015 | 8,285 | 65 | 0.79% |
| 2014 | 8,220 | 76 | 0.93% |
| 2013 | 8,144 | 38 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 8,106 | 10 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 8,096 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 8,101 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,324 | 1,638 | 34.96% |
| 1990 | 4,686 | 968 | 26.04% |
| 1980 | 3,718 | 1,005 | 37.04% |
| 1970 | 2,713 | -7,136 | -72.45% |