Smyth County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51173 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,420 | — | #1,491 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,883 | -33.6% | #2,776 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.4 years | +19.3% | #550 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $139,600 | -50.5% | #2,398 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $731 | -37.1% | #2,584 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | +33.6% | #2,271 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Smyth County has a population of 29,420, making it the #1,491 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.4 years, which is 19.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Smyth County is $49,883, ranking #2,776 out of 3,222 counties — 33.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.8% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Smyth County is $139,600 (-50.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $731/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.0%.
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94.5% of residents in Smyth County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% above the national rate.
About Smyth County, Virginia
Smyth County, Virginia has a total population of 29,420, making it the 1,491st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Smyth County is 46.4 years, which is 19.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Smyth County is $49,883, which ranks #2,776 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Smyth County is $139,600, 50.5% below the national median. Renters in Smyth County pay a median gross rent of $731 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Smyth County, 16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.2 min.
Smyth County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%).
All data for Smyth County, Virginia 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.