Smithfield, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

8,367

Unemployment

7.4%

Poverty

17.0%

Median Home

$282,800

Median Income

$67,607

Median Rent

$925

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Smithfield SnackAbility

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Jobs

7/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Smithfield, VA Crime Report

167
Total Crimes

1,968.2
Total Crimes / 100k People

-20.53%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Smithfield / 100k People	Virginia / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	167	1,968.2	1,850.7	2,476.7

Violent Crime	17	200.4	208.0	366.7
Murder	1	11.8	5.0	5.0
Robbery	2	23.6	41.3	81.6
Aggravated Assault	14	165.0	128.7	250.2
Property Crime	150	1,767.8	1,642.7	2,109.9
Burglary	7	82.5	162.8	340.5
Larceny	128	1,508.5	1,359.5	1,549.5
Car Theft	15	176.8	120.3	219.9

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Smithfield, VA Cost Of Living

108
Smithfield's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Smithfield	Virginia	National Average
Overall	108	107	100

Services	99	99	100
Groceries	95	96	100
Health	91	97	100
Housing	133	130	100
Transportation	93	90	100
Utilities	100	100	100

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Smithfield, VA Photos

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Smithfield Smithfield Station From Pagan River

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Rankings for Smithfield in Virginia

Ranks #9 in Safest Places In Virginia

Ranks #21 in Best Places To Live In Virginia

Ranks #32 in Richest Cities In Virginia

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Population over time in Smithfield

Year	Population	% Change
2019	8,367	0.5%
2018	8,324	0.8%
2017	8,262	-0.5%
2016	8,304	0.9%
2015	8,233	0.9%
2014	8,159	0.4%
2013	8,126	0.8%
2012	8,059	0.8%
2011	7,997	1.6%
2010	7,869	-

Race / Ethnicity in Smithfield

White

61.7% (5,159)

African American

28.8% (2,407)

American Indian

0.8% (63)

Asian

0.3% (26)

Hawaiian

0.1% (6)

Other

0.0% (0)

Two Or More

3.0% (255)

Hispanic

5.4% (451)

Race	Smithfield	VA	USA
White	61.7%	61.8%	60.7%
African American	28.8%	18.8%	12.3%
American Indian	0.8%	0.2%	0.7%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.3%	0.2%
Two Or More	3.0%	3.1%	2.4%
Hispanic	5.4%	9.4%	18.0%

Gender in Smithfield

Female

53.5% (4,478)

Male

46.5% (3,889)

Gender	Smithfield	VA	USA
Female	53.5%	50.8%	50.8%
Male	46.5%	49.2%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Smithfield for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

2.0% (167)

9-12th Grade

9.0% (753)

High School / GED

26.0% (2,175)

Some College

22.0% (1,840)

Associate's Degree

11.0% (920)

Bachelor's Degree

18.0% (1,506)

Master's Degree

9.0% (753)

Professional Degree

1.0% (83)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (167)

Education	Smithfield	VA	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	4.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	9.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	26.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	22.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	11.0%	8.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	18.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	9.0%	12.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Smithfield, Virginia

Less than $10,000

7.3% (61,221)

$10,000 to $14,999

6.4% (53,915)

$15,000 to $24,999

7.2% (59,962)

$25,000 to $34,999

8.8% (73,315)

$35,000 to $49,999

7.7% (64,245)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.9% (141,591)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.5% (87,675)

$100,000 to $149,999

20.5% (171,320)

$150,000 to $199,999

8.8% (73,567)

$200,000 or more

6.0% (49,884)

Income	Smithfield	VA	USA
Less than $10,000	7.3%	5.1%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	6.4%	3.4%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	7.2%	7.2%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.8%	7.4%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	7.7%	11.0%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.9%	16.4%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.5%	13.0%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	20.5%	17.0%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	8.8%	8.7%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	6.0%	10.9%	7.7%

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