Town · Rhode Island
Smithfield, Rhode Island
Smithfield, town, in Providence County, Rhode Island. Smithfield had 22,625 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 22,118 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 22,233 (±33). GEOID 4400766200.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,625
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,118 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,233 ±33
Median household income
$102,077
±$8,074 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $87,796
Median home value
$446,400
±$11,509 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $404,200
Median gross rent
$1,016
±$241 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $1,342
Where is Smithfield and what county is it in?
Smithfield is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island. It covers 26.2 square miles of land, 843 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Smithfield: Greenville (CDP, 9,061 in 2020).
Smithfield is in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 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 Smithfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 22,625 people lived in Smithfield on July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, faster than Rhode Island (+1.6%). The 2020 Census counted 22,118 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 22,233 (±33).
| Measure | Smithfield | Providence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,233±33 | 664,854 | +540 |
| Households | 7,934±384 | 259,210 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.35±0.11 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,220±385 | 277,740 | no clear change |
Smithfield's population since 2000
From 20,613 in 2000 to 22,625 in 2025: up 9.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Smithfield 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 Smithfield?
The median resident of Smithfield is 41.8 years old; 16.9% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.7%. 5.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Smithfield | Providence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8±2.6 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.9%±1.6 pts | 20.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1%±2.1 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Male | 48.2%±1.9 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.7%±2.6 pts | 25.6% | +3.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.5%±2.8 pts | 56.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±1.1 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±1.2 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.4%±1.6 pts | 20.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.8%±2.1 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5%±1.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| With a disability | 15.7%±2.7 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.0%±1.2 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1%±2.1 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.0%±3.4 pts | 32.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.8%±2.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.5%±1.9 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.1%±1.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
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 Smithfield earn?
Half of Smithfield's 7,934 households earn less than $102,077 a year (±$8,074), against $78,787 in Providence County and $87,796 in Rhode Island. In 2015-2019 it was $105,024 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Smithfield | Providence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,077±$8,074 | $78,787 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $126,865±$8,954 | $103,330 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,875±$2,940 | $41,523 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.2%±2.3 pts | 13.4% | +2.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.2%±2.8 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.7%±2.6 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.1%±4.4 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0%±2.6 pts | 90.5% | – |
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 Smithfield?
Owners occupy 81.6% of Smithfield's occupied homes and renters 18.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $446,400 by its owner (±$11,509). The median renter pays $1,016 a month including utilities, and 51.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Smithfield | Providence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $446,400±$11,509 | $373,600 | +$91,099 |
| Median gross rent | $1,016±$241 | $1,312 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.6%±12.4 pts | 37.0% | +16.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,336±$131 | $2,152 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.6%±4.1 pts | 56.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.4%±4.1 pts | 43.1% | – |
| Housing units | 8,220±385 | 277,740 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2%±6.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.6%±4.0 pts | 45.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.2%±1.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.4%±3.9 pts | 35.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.2%±2.8 pts | 11.5% | – |
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 Smithfield building?
Builders took permits for 30 new housing units in Smithfield in 2025 (14 in single-family houses), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 1.6 across Rhode Island.
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 Smithfield work and get to work?
74.8% of Smithfield's workers drive alone and 14.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Smithfield | Providence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.8%±2.5 pts | 65.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0%±2.7 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.8%±3.4 pts | 70.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.5%±1.7 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 5.3%±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.0%±3.1 pts | 12.3% | +10.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.6 min±1.6 | 25.9 min | no clear change |
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 Smithfield?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Smithfield (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $96,150 (Tract 127.02) to $115,731 (Tract 126.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 126.02Providence County | 7,491 | $100,186 |
| Tract 127.01Providence County | 5,177 | $110,735 |
| Tract 126.01Providence County | 4,938 | $115,731 |
| Tract 127.02Providence County | 4,627 | $96,150 |
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 Smithfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Smithfield compare with other places in Rhode Island?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Smithfield is the 510th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 10th-most populous of 31 in Rhode Island.
Smithfield ranks 30th of 57 places in Rhode Island with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 10th | 31 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 15th | 39 |
| Residents per square mile | 31st | 57 |
| Median household income | 30th | 57 |
| Per capita income | 40th | 57 |
| Median home value | 27th | 56 |
| Median gross rent | 50th | 51 |
| Poverty rate | 25th | 45 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29th | 57 |
| Median age | 43rd | 57 |
| Owner-occupied share | 19th | 56 |
| Work from home | 22nd | 49 |
| Travel time to work | 39th | 57 |
Smithfield's figures with every place in Rhode Island (CSV)
Every place in Rhode Island, sortable · Compare Smithfield with other places
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 Smithfield?
10 of the 57 figures for Smithfield 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Smithfield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.