Population 15,072 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Smithfield
Household size in Smithfield
| Period | Smithfield | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.38 | 3.21 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.45 | 3.28 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.57 | 3.25 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.52 | 3.11 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Smithfield is a place of big households: 3.52 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 3.38 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Smithfield
| Period | Smithfield | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4 | 29.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.2 | 30.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.0 | 32.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.0 | 33.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.4 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 29.0, Smithfield is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has edged down from 29.4 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Smithfield is younger than the great majority of Utah cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Smithfield
| Period | Smithfield | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 9.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Smithfield: 6.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Compared with other Utah cities, Smithfield has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Smithfield
Renters in Smithfield
| Period | Smithfield | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 28.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 30.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 29.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Smithfield is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 28.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Smithfield
| Period | Smithfield | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 8.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Smithfield: just 1.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 6.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of the 93 Utah cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Smithfield
| Period | Smithfield | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Smithfield is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Smithfield
| Period | Smithfield | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $808 | $971 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $740 | $1,064 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $946 | $1,222 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,309 | $1,701 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$501 | +$729 | +$606 |
The median renter in Smithfield pays $1,309 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $501 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 23.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Smithfield
Bachelor's degrees in Smithfield
| Period | Smithfield | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6% | 29.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.3% | 31.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.0% | 34.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.1% | 38.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Smithfield than nationally: 42.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Smithfield
| Period | Smithfield | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.9% | 91.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.4% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 93.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Smithfield: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Utah as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Smithfield
| Period | Smithfield | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 5.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Smithfield has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Smithfield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield | 3.52 | 29.0 | 6.4% | 19.5% | 1.9% | 1999 | $1,309 | 42.1% | 94.5% | 2.8% |
| Hyde Park | 3.25 | 36.4 | 2.7% | 11.6% | 2.4% | 1993 | $1,354 | 50.9% | 96.6% | 3.6% |
| Amalga | 3.56 | 28.4 | 2.4% | 21.1% | 7.5% | 1977 | $1,789 | 35.8% | 96.3% | 1.7% |
| North Logan | 2.98 | 33.5 | 5.9% | 38.1% | 5.5% | 1999 | $1,562 | 45.6% | 96.9% | 2.1% |
| Richmond | 3.45 | 34.4 | 4.8% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 1982 | $1,075 | 32.6% | 95.1% | 1.6% |
| Logan | 2.92 | 25.7 | 8.3% | 60.5% | 7.0% | 1985 | $1,257 | 43.7% | 93.3% | 2.8% |
| Trenton | 3.52 | 29.6 | 1.6% | 18.8% | 7.1% | 1973 | $1,368 | 34.3% | 96.1% | 3.2% |
| Benson | 3.20 | 29.9 | 2.1% | 16.7% | 0.6% | 1993 | $949 | 31.5% | 85.5% | 7.1% |
| River Heights | 2.87 | 30.4 | 2.5% | 34.2% | 6.8% | 2002 | $1,666 | 49.9% | 96.1% | 2.8% |
| Newton | 3.24 | 36.8 | 2.4% | 11.8% | 8.1% | 1990 | $1,588 | 37.6% | 89.0% | 1.7% |
| Cache Junction | 3.32 | 34.7 | 2.4% | 14.4% | 8.0% | 1987 | $1,638 | 37.1% | 90.8% | 1.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Smithfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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