Smith County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20183 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,552 | — | #2,997 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,135 | -21.3% | #2,160 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.1 years | +26.2% | #277 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $94,100 | -66.6% | #3,065 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $635 | -45.4% | #2,983 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% | -42.3% | #247 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Smith County has a population of 3,552, making it the #2,997 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.1 years, which is 26.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Smith County is $59,135, ranking #2,160 out of 3,222 counties — 21.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.3% and unemployment stands at 0.6%.
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The median home value in Smith County is $94,100 (-66.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $635/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.8%.
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93.4% of residents in Smith County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.
About Smith County, Kansas
Smith County, Kansas has a total population of 3,552, making it the 2,997th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Smith County is 49.1 years, which is 26.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Smith County is $59,135, which ranks #2,160 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6%.
The median home value in Smith County is $94,100, 66.6% below the national median. Renters in Smith County pay a median gross rent of $635 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Smith County, 25.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.3 min.
Smith County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%).
All data for Smith County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.