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Smithville, Texas
Smithville, city, in Bastrop County, Texas. Smithville had 4,367 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,922 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,216 (±21). GEOID 4868456.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,367
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,922 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,216 ±21
Median household income
$59,977
±$12,597 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$254,400
±$21,009 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,230
±$438 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Smithville and what county is it in?
Smithville is a city in Bastrop County, Texas. It covers 4.1 square miles of land, 948 residents per square mile in 2020.
Smithville is in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 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 Smithville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,367 people lived in Smithville on July 1, 2025, up 8.4% since 2020, in line with Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 3,922 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,216 (±21).
| Measure | Smithville | Bastrop County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,216 ±21 | 106,582 | −147 |
| Households | 1,776 ±253 | 36,868 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.32 ±0.33 | 2.81 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,034 ±291 | 39,706 | no clear change |
Smithville's population since 2000
From 3,901 in 2000 to 4,367 in 2025: up 11.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Smithville 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 Smithville?
The median resident of Smithville is 43.1 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 22.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.0%.
| Measure | Smithville | Bastrop County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 ±11.9 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.7% ±6.7 pts | 26.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.8% ±5.9 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±5.1 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.0% ±7.5 pts | 45.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.1% ±10.1 pts | 44.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.5% ±5.6 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±2.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 12.0% ±7.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.0% ±6.0 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.5% ±7.7 pts | 33.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2% ±2.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 14.8% ±5.4 pts | 12.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.1% ±7.8 pts | 21.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.7% ±6.0 pts | 81.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.7% ±6.1 pts | 25.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.5% ±3.7 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.9% ±7.7 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 Smithville earn?
Half of Smithville's 1,776 households earn less than $59,977 a year (±$12,597), against $86,226 in Bastrop County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $66,867 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Smithville | Bastrop County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,977 ±$12,597 | $86,226 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $92,904 ±$16,392 | $105,668 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,794 ±$6,396 | $36,637 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.2% ±8.0 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.9% ±21.0 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.4% ±6.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% ±2.9 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5% ±3.8 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 Smithville?
Owners occupy 57.1% of Smithville's occupied homes and renters 42.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $254,400 by its owner (±$21,009). The median renter pays $1,230 a month including utilities, and 39.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Smithville | Bastrop County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $254,400 ±$21,009 | $314,800 | +$59,950 |
| Median gross rent | $1,230 ±$438 | $1,410 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.9% ±20.9 pts | 32.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,005 ±$461 | $1,989 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.1% ±9.8 pts | 76.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.9% ±9.8 pts | 23.5% | – |
| Housing units | 2,034 ±291 | 39,706 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 5.1% ±5.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.2% ±10.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.2% ±9.1 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.5% ±3.0 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9% ±3.2 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 35.2% ±9.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6% ±3.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
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 Smithville building?
Builders took permits for 27 new housing units in Smithville in 2025 (27 in single-family houses), 6.2 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
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 Smithville work and get to work?
80.5% of Smithville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 28.5 minutes.
| Measure | Smithville | Bastrop County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.2% ±6.9 pts | 62.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±4.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.5% ±9.8 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.5% ±6.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 6.4% ±6.3 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.6% ±5.2 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.5 min ±5.0 | 35.4 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 Smithville?
1 census tract lies mostly in Smithville, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9507Bastrop County | 4,761 | $61,250 |
| Tract 9506.02Bastrop County | 2,126 | $79,965 |
| Tract 9506.01Bastrop County | 4,111 | $74,219 |
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 Smithville) · Census block assignment files
How does Smithville compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Smithville is the 5,286th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 417th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Smithville ranks 587th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 417th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 274th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 560th | 979 |
| Median household income | 587th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 259th | 978 |
| Median home value | 338th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 348th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 465th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 462nd | 877 |
| Median age | 182nd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 819th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 358th | 976 |
Smithville's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Smithville 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 Smithville?
17 of the 57 figures for Smithville 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 Smithville 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' public schools in Smithville.