Demographics in Smithfield, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Smithfield?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

11,798

Male

5,784

49.0%

Female

6,014

51.0%

Median Age

42.7

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

60.0%

Black

26.3%

Hispanic

17.8%

Asian

1.8%

Two or More

3.7%

Other

7.8%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

18.2%

High School or Higher

38.6%

Foreign Born

8.8%

Veterans

6.3%

Married

36.0%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Smithfield, NC has a population of 11,798 with a median age of 42.7. The racial makeup is 60.0% White, 17.8% Hispanic, 26.3% Black, 1.8% Asian. About 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 8.8%.