Smithfield, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09

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Table Of Contents

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

Population

8,492

Unemployment

4.8%

Poverty

12.2%

Median Home

$299,200

Median Income

$83,977

Median Rent

$995

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Smithfield SnackAbility

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Jobs

8/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Smithfield, VA Crime Report

114
Total Crimes

1,338.3
Total 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

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Smithfield, VA Cost Of Living

111
Smithfield'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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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
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

White

69.5% (5,898)

African American

22.6% (1,923)

American Indian

0.2% (20)

Asian

0.2% (20)

Hawaiian

0.1% (9)

Other

0.0% (0)

Two Or More

1.3% (107)

Hispanic

6.1% (515)

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

Female

49.8% (4,225)

Male

50.2% (4,267)

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

< 9th Grade

3.0% (254)

9-12th Grade

7.0% (594)

High School / GED

30.0% (2,547)

Some College

21.0% (1,783)

Associate's Degree

9.0% (764)

Bachelor's Degree

20.0% (1,698)

Master's Degree

8.0% (679)

Professional Degree

1.0% (84)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (84)

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

Less than $10,000

5.3% (44,824)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.7% (31,032)

$15,000 to $24,999

6.2% (52,951)

$25,000 to $34,999

7.7% (65,512)

$35,000 to $49,999

8.1% (68,714)

$50,000 to $74,999

14.6% (124,375)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.0% (93,589)

$100,000 to $149,999

23.1% (196,045)

$150,000 to $199,999

12.2% (103,687)

$200,000 or more

8.1% (68,467)

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%

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