Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Smithland, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

203

Median Agei

47.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.5%198

Black

2%4

Two or More

0.5%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.7%13

High School Diploma

35.1%59

Some College (<1 yr)

2.4%4

Some College (1+ yr)

19%32

Associate's Degree

8.9%15

Bachelor's Degree

15.5%26

Master's Degree

5.4%9

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

20.8%

Graduate+

5.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$98,000

Median Renti

$1,107

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.9%74

Renter-Occupied

32.1%35

Total Units

148

Homeownership

67.9%

Vacancy Rate

26.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.2%12

$50K–$100K

36.5%27

$100K–$150K

31.1%23

$150K–$200K

2.7%2

$200K–$300K

10.8%8

$1M+

2.7%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

6.8%10

1990–1999

4.7%7

1980–1989

3.4%5

1970–1979

16.9%25

1960–1969

20.3%30

1950–1959

27%40

1939 or earlier

20.9%31

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.5%55

Bottled/LP Gas

42.2%46

Utility Gas

3.7%4

No Fuel

3.7%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$36,563

Mean Household Incomei

$78,746

Per Capita Incomei

$39,438

Poverty Ratei

32%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.8%14

$10K–$15K

9.2%10

$15K–$20K

1.8%2

$20K–$25K

4.6%5

$25K–$30K

7.3%8

$30K–$35K

11.9%13

$35K–$40K

3.7%4

$40K–$45K

1.8%2

$45K–$50K

0.9%1

$50K–$60K

9.2%10

$60K–$75K

0.9%1

$75K–$100K

9.2%10

$100K–$125K

17.4%19

$125K–$150K

2.8%3

$150K–$200K

1.8%2

$200K+

4.6%5

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

202/PRAC3 homes

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

21%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

29.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

8(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.6%Insured

9.4%Uninsured