Statistic Smithfield North Carolina National
Population 12,697 10,488,084 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 1,052 218 91
Median age 44.6 38.3 37.7
Male/Female ratio 0.9:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 52% 57% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 47% 43% 43%
Speak English 86% 89% 79%
Speak Spanish 14% 7% 13%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Smithfield is 382% higher than North Carolina
  • The median age in Smithfield is 16% higher than North Carolina
  • In Smithfield 64.79% of the population is White
  • In Smithfield 29.38% of the population is Black
  • In Smithfield 0.91% of the population is Asian

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      Smithfield population breakdown by race

      Race Smithfield North Carolina National
      White 64.79% 69.24% 73.35%
      Black 29.38% 21.50% 12.63%
      Asian 0.91% 2.56% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.18% 1.18% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.07% 0.18%
      Mixed race 1.45% 2.45% 3.06%
      Other race 3.28% 3.01% 4.75%
      In Smithfield, 16.5% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Smithfield, NC demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).