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, VA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,729

Median Agei

46.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.2%6,305

Black

18.9%1,648

Hispanic/Latino

4.5%391

Two or More

3.2%282

Other

0.5%45

Asian

0.5%44

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%7

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.8%378

High School Diploma

24.7%1,612

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%406

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%1,027

Associate's Degree

7.3%476

Bachelor's Degree

21%1,374

Master's Degree

10.7%697

Professional Degree

1%68

Doctorate

1.7%108

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

34.4%

Graduate+

13.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$358,100

Median Renti

$1,182

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.4%2,846

Renter-Occupied

17.6%607

Total Units

3,646

Homeownership

82.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%86

$50K–$100K

0.4%10

$100K–$150K

2.1%61

$150K–$200K

2.9%82

$200K–$300K

22.7%646

$300K–$500K

48.3%1,375

$500K–$1M

19.4%553

$1M+

1.2%33

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

170

$1,250–$1,500

159

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%24

2010–2019

9.6%350

2000–2009

19.3%702

1990–1999

25.6%933

1980–1989

11%402

1970–1979

13%473

1960–1969

7.1%258

1950–1959

5.4%198

1940–1949

1.2%42

1939 or earlier

7.2%264

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54.7%1,890

Electricity

40.5%1,400

Wood

1.6%56

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%41

Fuel Oil

0.8%29

No Fuel

0.8%26

Solar

0.3%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$110,182

Mean Household Incomei

$134,231

Per Capita Incomei

$55,446

Poverty Ratei

7.2%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

4,618

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%87

$10K–$15K

3.3%114

$15K–$20K

1.7%58

$20K–$25K

1.5%52

$25K–$30K

4.7%163

$30K–$35K

1.9%65

$35K–$40K

1.6%54

$40K–$45K

4.8%166

$45K–$50K

2.5%85

$50K–$60K

2.9%99

$60K–$75K

7.3%253

$75K–$100K

9.8%338

$100K–$125K

10.2%353

$125K–$150K

9.2%317

$150K–$200K

21.8%753

$200K+

14.4%496

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

178

Residentsi

274

Avg. Tenant Renti

$397/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

60 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers74 homes86% occupied$489/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 877 homes71% occupied$305/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC27 homes99% occupied$408/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $110,182/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $33K/yr

78.1%

Very low income$33K–$55K/yr

18%

Low income$55K–$88K/yr

3.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $88K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

80.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

88.3% of subsidized households are minority

12.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3263.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

United Kingdom

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,276

Avg. Commutei

30.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,274

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,326(19.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.2%Insured

4.8%Uninsured