Town · New York
Town of Smithtown, New York
Smithtown (town), town, in Suffolk County, New York. Smithtown (town) had 116,847 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 116,296 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 116,097 (±33). GEOID 3610368000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
116,847
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 116,296 · ACS 2020-2024: 116,097 ±33
Median household income
$152,636
±$4,356 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$669,900
±$6,302 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$2,233
±$96 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Smithtown (town) and what county is it in?
Smithtown (town) is a town in Suffolk County, New York. It covers 53.8 square miles of land, 2,164 residents per square mile in 2020.
9 places lie inside the Town of Smithtown, the largest Commack (CDP, 36,536 residents in 2020); 2 places lie partly in it.
- Commack CDP, 36,536 in 2020
- Smithtown CDP, 25,629 in 2020
- Hauppauge CDP, 20,083 in 2020
- Kings Park CDP, 17,085 in 2020
- St. James CDP, 13,487 in 2020
- Nesconset CDP, 13,207 in 2020
- Village of the Branch village, 1,735 in 2020
- Nissequogue village, 1,564 in 2020
- Head of the Harbor village, 1,520 in 2020
- Lake Ronkonkoma CDP, partly in the town
- Fort Salonga CDP, partly in the town
Smithtown (town) is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Smithtown (town), and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 116,847 people lived in Smithtown (town) on July 1, 2025, up 0.4% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020 Census counted 116,296 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 116,097 (±33).
| Measure | Smithtown (town) | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 116,097±33 | 1,530,146 | −572 |
| Households | 39,611±712 | 512,565 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.87±0.05 | 2.93 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 40,714±764 | 580,772 | −2,024 |
Smithtown (town)'s population since 2000
From 115,715 in 2000 to 116,847 in 2025: up 1.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Smithtown (town) as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Smithtown (town)?
The median resident of Smithtown (town) is 44.4 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 18.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.7%. 9.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Smithtown (town) | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4±0.7 | 41.7 | −1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 20.5%±0.8 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4%±0.9 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 49.4%±0.8 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.7%±1.1 pts | 22.8% | +4.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.5%±1.6 pts | 62.0% | −9.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.6 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.8%±0.9 pts | 4.4% | +1.8 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.7%±1.1 pts | 16.8% | +1.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.8%±1.3 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| With a disability | 8.9%±0.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.2%±0.4 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.2%±0.7 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 54.2%±1.5 pts | 40.2% | +5.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.3%±1.3 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.0%±0.6 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Smithtown (town) earn?
Half of Smithtown (town)'s 39,611 households earn less than $152,636 a year (±$4,356), against $130,686 in Suffolk County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $155,695 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Smithtown (town) | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $152,636±$4,356 | $130,686 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $185,803±$6,381 | $166,220 | – |
| Per capita income | $65,532±$2,045 | $57,164 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.2%±0.7 pts | 6.4% | +1.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.7%±1.5 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.7%±0.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.6%±0.9 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.4%±1.0 pts | 93.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Smithtown (town)?
Owners occupy 88.7% of Smithtown (town)'s occupied homes and renters 11.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $669,900 by its owner (±$6,302). The median renter pays $2,233 a month including utilities, and 45.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Smithtown (town) | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $669,900±$6,302 | $578,400 | +$71,414 |
| Median gross rent | $2,233±$96 | $2,255 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.6%±7.3 pts | 49.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,809±$72 | $3,320 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.7%±1.3 pts | 82.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.3%±1.3 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Housing units | 40,714±764 | 580,772 | −2,024 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.1%±1.3 pts | 79.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.2%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.6%±0.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.9%±0.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Smithtown (town) building?
Builders took permits for 32 new housing units in Smithtown (town) in 2025 (32 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Smithtown (town) work and get to work?
73.1% of Smithtown (town)'s workers drive alone and 16.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Smithtown (town) | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.5%±1.4 pts | 65.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.1%±1.4 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.4%±0.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.7%±0.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.5%±1.3 pts | 12.0% | +12.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.2 min±0.9 | 31.1 min | −2.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Smithtown (town)?
27 census tracts lie mostly in Smithtown (town), and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $105,987 (Tract 1347.02) to $208,024 (Tract 1352.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1354.02Suffolk County | 7,759 | $158,269 |
| Tract 1347.02Suffolk County | 6,089 | $105,987 |
| Tract 1354.01Suffolk County | 6,074 | $135,375 |
| Tract 1349.02Suffolk County | 5,387 | $164,327 |
| Tract 1352.05Suffolk County | 5,241 | $160,552 |
| Tract 1349.06Suffolk County | 5,156 | $116,100 |
| Tract 1350.03Suffolk County | 5,113 | $173,125 |
| Tract 1353.06Suffolk County | 5,083 | $154,063 |
| Tract 1351.03Suffolk County | 5,031 | $192,841 |
| Tract 1351.04Suffolk County | 4,926 | $181,650 |
| Tract 1355Suffolk County | 4,857 | $152,000 |
| Tract 1350.02Suffolk County | 4,732 | $131,875 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Smithtown (town)) · Census block assignment files
How does Smithtown (town) compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Smithtown (town) is the 29th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 10th-most populous of 924 in New York.
Smithtown (town) ranks 155th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 10th | 924 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 283rd | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 405th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 155th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 232nd | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 196th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 189th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 1,205th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 265th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 705th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 334th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 373rd | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 379th | 1,652 |
Smithtown (town)'s figures with every place in New York (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Smithtown (town)?
5 of the 57 figures for Smithtown (town) on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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