In 2021, Smithfield, NC had a population of 11.2k people with a median age of 45.5 and a median household income of $33,957. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Smithfield, NC declined from 12,697 to 11,168, a −12% decrease and its median household income declined from $34,077 to $33,957, a −0.352% decrease.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Smithfield, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (26%), White (Hispanic) (9.35%), Other (Hispanic) (3.09%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.75%).
None of the households in Smithfield, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.
95.6% of the residents in Smithfield, NC are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Smithfield, NC are Johnston Community College (1,382 degrees awarded in 2021).
In 2021, the median property value in Smithfield, NC was $165,800, and the homeownership rate was 51.7%.
Most people in Smithfield, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Smithfield, NC was 2 cars per household.
