Smithtown, New York Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Smithtown, New York is 24,940 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 67th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $148,852, the median home value is $661,400, and the median age is 47.5.
24,940
Population
2091
People / sq mi
$148,852
Median Income
$661,400
Median Home Value
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Smithtown covers 11.9 sq mi of land at 2091 people per square mile.
About Smithtown, NY
Smithtown is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 6.0% of the population. With 24,940 residents, Smithtown is a city in New York.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $148,852, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 2.3%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $661,400, with typical rent around $1,851.
College attainment is above the local norm at 50.2%, above the national 35.0%. A solid 16.5% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$148,852
Median Household Income
$65,014
Per Capita Income
2.3%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$661,400
Median Home Value
$1,851
Median Rent
88.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.4%
High School+
50.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.6%
Drive Alone
74.7%
Public Transit
16.5%
Work From Home
32.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
6.0%
Foreign Born
88.1%
Non-English at Home
5.2%
Veterans
10.7%
With Disability
97.9%
Health Insurance
95.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.0% |
| Information | 7.7% |
| Construction | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.8% |
| Public Administration | 4.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.9% |
| Retail Trade | 2.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Smithtown, New York has a population of 24,940 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 67th-largest city in New York.
The median household income in Smithtown, New York is $148,852, with 2.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Smithtown, New York is $661,400, with median monthly rent at $1,851 and a homeownership rate of 88.1%.
The median age in Smithtown, New York is 47.5 years. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.