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.

Smithfield, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,050

Median Agei

42.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.6%993

Two or More

5.3%56

Hispanic/Latino

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%38

High School Diploma

38.4%293

Some College (<1 yr)

2.8%21

Some College (1+ yr)

6.2%47

Associate's Degree

14.2%108

Bachelor's Degree

19.9%152

Master's Degree

1.4%11

Professional Degree

1.8%14

HS or Higher

89.6%

BA or Higher

23.2%

Graduate+

3.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$173,200

Median Renti

$950

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.5%322

Renter-Occupied

27.5%122

Total Units

471

Homeownership

72.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%12

$50K–$100K

21.7%70

$100K–$150K

16.5%53

$150K–$200K

16.8%54

$200K–$300K

35.7%115

$300K–$500K

4.3%14

$500K–$1M

1.2%4

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2.5%12

2000–2009

7%33

1990–1999

1.1%5

1980–1989

6.8%32

1970–1979

16.1%76

1960–1969

5.9%28

1950–1959

12.5%59

1940–1949

4%19

1939 or earlier

43.9%207

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63.5%282

Electricity

27.9%124

Fuel Oil

4.3%19

Other

1.8%8

Wood

1.4%6

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,031

Mean Household Incomei

$84,101

Per Capita Incomei

$33,773

Poverty Ratei

13.2%

Unemploymenti

8.5%

Labor Forcei

530

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.9%4

$10K–$15K

1.1%5

$15K–$20K

11%49

$20K–$25K

7%31

$25K–$30K

5%22

$30K–$35K

2%9

$35K–$40K

2.9%13

$40K–$45K

2.9%13

$45K–$50K

0.7%3

$50K–$60K

13.5%60

$60K–$75K

7%31

$75K–$100K

9%40

$100K–$125K

13.7%61

$125K–$150K

9.9%44

$150K–$200K

1.6%7

$200K+

11.7%52

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

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

473

Avg. Commutei

31.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

485

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

50(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.5%Insured

2.5%Uninsured