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Population Review

Smithfield town, NC — Population & Demographics

Smithfield town, NC has a population of 11,798. The median household income is $37,827 and the median age is 42.7.

11,798

Population

$37,827

Median Income

$217,000

Median Home Value

42.7

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White60.0%
Black or African American26.3%
Asian0.2%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$37,827

Median Household Income

$27,031

Per Capita Income

24.3%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$217,000

Median Home Value

$601

Median Rent

49.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

78.8%

High School+

26.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

84.1%

Public Transit

4.9%

Work From Home

24.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

26.6%

Foreign Born

84.9%

Non-English at Home

8.3%

Veterans

24.4%

With Disability

89.2%

Health Insurance

90.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services17.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.7%
Manufacturing9.9%
Construction8.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.4%
Public Administration3.0%
Retail Trade2.7%
Information1.6%
Transportation & Warehousing1.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Smithfield town, NC has a population of 11,798 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Smithfield town, NC is $37,827, with 24.3% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Smithfield town, NC is $217,000, with median rent at $601.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.