Smithfield, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Smithfield, Virginia Summary
Life in Smithfield research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Smithfield over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Smithfield:
The population in Smithfield is 8,513.
The median home value in Smithfield is $313,300.
The median income in Smithfield is $92,913.
The cost of living in Smithfield is 111 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Smithfield is $985.
The unemployment rate in Smithfield is 5.1%.
The poverty rate in Smithfield is 12.0%.
Table Of Contents
Smithfield SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
6
Smithfield, VA Crime Report
116
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,314.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-43.46%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Smithfield / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 116 | 1,314.1 | 1,665.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 226.6 | 208.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 7 | 79.3 | 34.3 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 147.3 | 141.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 96 | 1,087.6 | 1,456.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 22.7 | 133.5 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 89 | 1,008.3 | 1,196.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 56.6 | 126.3 | 282.7 |
Smithfield, VA Cost Of Living
111
Smithfield's Overall Cost Of Living
Smithfield's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Smithfield | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 135 | 107 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 102 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,492 | 2.0% |
| 2020 | 8,324 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 8,262 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 8,304 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 8,233 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 8,159 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 8,126 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 8,059 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 7,997 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 7,869 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Smithfield
| Race | Smithfield | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.2% | 60.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 20.3% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 6.4% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Smithfield
| Gender | Smithfield | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Smithfield for adults over 25
| Education | Smithfield | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Smithfield, Virginia
| Income | Smithfield | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.3% | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.7% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.7% | 15.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.9% | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.7% | 17.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.3% | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.3% | 13.1% | 9.5% |
