Town · Virginia
Smithfield, Virginia
Smithfield, town, in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Smithfield had 9,112 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,533 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,834 (±35). GEOID 5173200.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,112
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,533 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,834 ±35
Median household income
$113,158
±$13,073 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$374,900
±$18,404 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,195
±$150 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Smithfield and what county is it in?
Smithfield is a town in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It covers 9.7 square miles of land, 877 residents per square mile in 2020.
Smithfield is in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 18 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 9,112 people lived in Smithfield on July 1, 2025, up 6.8% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020 Census counted 8,533 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,834 (±35).
| Measure | Smithfield | Isle of Wight County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,834 ±35 | 39,974 | +467 |
| Households | 3,584 ±203 | 15,756 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.43 ±0.14 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,766 ±212 | 17,125 | no clear change |
Smithfield's population since 2000
From 6,324 in 2000 to 9,112 in 2025: up 44.1%. 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 46.3 years old; 18.3% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 17.6%. 3.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Smithfield | Isle of Wight County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 ±3.4 | 43.8 | +6.1 |
| Under 18 years | 18.3% ±2.5 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6% ±2.9 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 50.1% ±3.2 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% ±1.3 pts | 4.1% | −3.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.4% ±4.0 pts | 68.8% | +12.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.6% ±3.4 pts | 21.3% | −11.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±2.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.1% ±1.6 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0% ±1.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 18.0% ±3.3 pts | 15.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.7% ±3.9 pts | 14.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3% ±2.0 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.1% ±1.8 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.9% ±5.0 pts | 30.8% | +6.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.8% ±3.2 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.7% ±3.7 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
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 3,584 households earn less than $113,158 a year (±$13,073), against $95,241 in Isle of Wight County and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $83,204 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $29,954 after inflation. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Smithfield | Isle of Wight County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $113,158 ±$13,073 | $95,241 | +$29,954 |
| Mean household income | $139,460 ±$19,601 | $117,279 | – |
| Per capita income | $58,166 ±$7,831 | $47,015 | +$13,671 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.4% ±2.2 pts | 6.8% | −11.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.7% ±6.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.8% ±2.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.7% ±5.2 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.7% ±5.7 pts | 85.5% | – |
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 82.3% of Smithfield's occupied homes and renters 17.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $374,900 by its owner (±$18,404). The median renter pays $1,195 a month including utilities, and 41.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Smithfield | Isle of Wight County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $374,900 ±$18,404 | $356,500 | +$26,860 |
| Median gross rent | $1,195 ±$150 | $1,359 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.0% ±16.6 pts | 32.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,317 ±$109 | $2,228 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.3% ±5.7 pts | 80.1% | +12.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.7% ±5.7 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Housing units | 3,766 ±212 | 17,125 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4% ±2.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8% ±6.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.0% ±4.7 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±1.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.0% ±3.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.0% ±3.2 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.0% ±3.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
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 do people in Smithfield work and get to work?
74.2% of Smithfield's workers drive alone and 15.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.5%.
| Measure | Smithfield | Isle of Wight County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.2% ±3.9 pts | 62.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% ±1.6 pts | 3.9% | −4.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 74.2% ±6.1 pts | 78.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7% ±3.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.2% ±1.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.2% ±5.4 pts | 11.2% | +10.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.1 min ±2.3 | 29.5 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?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Smithfield, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $82,348 (Tract 2801.05) to $156,771 (Tract 2801.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2801.05Isle of Wight County | 5,492 | $82,348 |
| Tract 2801.04Isle of Wight County | 4,682 | $127,460 |
| Tract 2801.06Isle of Wight County | 3,187 | $156,771 |
| Tract 2801.01Isle of Wight County | 3,621 | $88,214 |
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 Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Smithfield is the 3,433rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 40th-most populous of 227 in Virginia.
Smithfield ranks 121st of 365 places in Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 40th | 227 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 17th | 139 |
| Residents per square mile | 244th | 374 |
| Median household income | 121st | 365 |
| Per capita income | 104th | 374 |
| Median home value | 162nd | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 201st | 341 |
| Poverty rate | 208th | 263 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 171st | 359 |
| Median age | 58th | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 93rd | 368 |
| Work from home | 169th | 286 |
| Travel time to work | 144th | 372 |
Smithfield's figures with every place in Virginia (CSV)
Every place in Virginia, 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?
11 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' public schools in Smithfield.