Smithfield, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
8,492
Unemployment
4.8%
Poverty
12.2%
Median Home
$299,200
Median Income
$83,977
Median Rent
$995
Smithfield SnackAbility
7Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
6
Smithfield, VA Crime Report
114Total Crimes
1,338.3Total Crimes / 100k People
-42.95%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Smithfield / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 114 | 1,338.3 | 1,665.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 164.4 | 208.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 23.5 | 34.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 140.9 | 141.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 100 | 1,174.0 | 1,456.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 10 | 117.4 | 133.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 84 | 986.1 | 1,196.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 70.4 | 126.3 | 246.0 |
Smithfield, VA Cost Of Living
111Smithfield's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Smithfield | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 106 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 135 | 131 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 96 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Smithfield in Virginia
Map Of Smithfield, VA
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Population over time in Smithfield
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,492 | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 8,324 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 8,262 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 8,304 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 8,233 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 8,159 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 8,126 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 8,059 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 7,997 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 7,869 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Smithfield
| Race | Smithfield | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.5% | 61.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 22.6% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 6.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Smithfield
| Gender | Smithfield | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Smithfield for adults over 25
| Education | Smithfield | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Smithfield, Virginia
| Income | Smithfield | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.2% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.1% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.6% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.1% | 17.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.2% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.1% | 11.6% | 8.3% |
