Smithfield, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Isle of Wight County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
8,729
Population
897/sq mi density
$110,182
Median Income
$55,446 per capita
$358,100
Home Value
$407,033 Zillow
$1,182
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
274
Violent Crime/100K
1,127 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$110,182 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$358,100 home value, $1,182/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
274 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
8,729
Census 2023
Population Density
897
per square mile
Land Area
10.4
square miles (26.9 km²)
Median Age
46.9 yrs
21% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 19.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
73.9%
Black
19.9%
Hispanic
4.5%
Asian
0.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.5% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95.8%
Spanish
4.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.7%
Veterans
19.4%
223% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.8%
6% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.2%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.8%
44% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.436
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 8,729 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 897 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 10.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 46.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.4% |
| Female | 49.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.9% |
| Black or African American | 19.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
Language
| English Only | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.7% |
| Veterans | 19.4% |
| Disability | 13.8% |
| Health Insurance | 95.2% |
| Uninsured | 4.8% |
| Broadband Access | 83.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.436 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |