Smithfield city, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Smithfield city, Kentucky Demographics
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As of 2026, Smithfield city, Kentucky has a total population of 164, the 480th largest city in Kentucky, with a median household income of $49,688, which is 20% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 17.7%.

Key Takeaways

Only 1.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.0%.

Smithfield city Quick Facts

Population 164

Median Household Income $49,688

Median Home Value $165,000

Poverty Rate 17.7%

Unemployment Rate 2.9%

Median Age 35.2 years

Homeownership Rate 62.7%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.9%

High School Graduation Rate 91.3%

Diversity Index 9/100

Population 164 480th of 552

Median Income $49,688 average

Poverty Rate 17.7% 42% higher national

Median Home Value $165,000 above average

How Smithfield city Compares

Median Household Income

Smithfield city

$49,688

$62,417

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Smithfield city

$165,000

$192,300

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.6%

$25K-$50K 35.3%

$50K-$100K 31.4%

$100K+ 15.7%

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%

79.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.7%

Renter 37.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.3%

18-34

28.1%

35-54

36.6%

55-74

11.6%

75+

2.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 31 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Smithfield city Rankings in Kentucky

#480 Population of 552

#299 Median Income of 552

#508 Education of 552

#198 Home Value of 552

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Cities Similar to Smithfield city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Poole CDP	163	N/A	$180,000	15.8%	14.7%
Raywick city	157	$51,250	$108,800	6.2%	20.4%
Slaughters city	171	$47,500	$57,500	6.5%	18.7%
Dwale CDP	153	N/A	N/A	0.0%	31.4%
LaFayette city	176	$50,833	$108,300	11.5%	7.4%

Population Overview

Smithfield city is a small community located in Kentucky. The total population is 164. It ranks as the 480th most populous out of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Smithfield city is 35.2 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Smithfield city is $49,688. This is 20% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $165,000. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Smithfield city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.9%.

Education

1.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 93% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Smithfield city, Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Smithfield city, Kentucky?

Smithfield city, Kentucky has a population of 164 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Smithfield city, KY?

The median household income in Smithfield city is $49,688, which is 37% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Smithfield city, KY?

The poverty rate in Smithfield city is 17.7%. This means approximately 29 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Smithfield city, Kentucky?

Smithfield city's population is 95.1% White, 0.0% Black, 4.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Smithfield city, KY?

The median home value in Smithfield city is $165,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

How educated is Smithfield city, Kentucky?

1.9% of adults (25+) in Smithfield city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.