Population 9,729 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Smiths Creek
| Period | Smiths Creek | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Smiths Creek run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.72 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the north.
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 Smiths Creek
| Period | Smiths Creek | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.1 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.6 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Smiths Creek skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Smiths Creek
| Period | Smiths Creek | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Smiths Creek (10.0%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 Smiths Creek
Renters in Smiths Creek
| Period | Smiths Creek | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 10.9% of households in Smiths Creek rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 52.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.8 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Smiths Creek
| Period | Smiths Creek | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.0% of homes in Smiths Creek are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 Smiths Creek
| Period | Smiths Creek | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Smiths Creek are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Detroit area overall, where the median home dates to 1970. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Smiths Creek
| Period | Smiths Creek | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $898 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $791 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $821 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,153 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$256 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Smiths Creek costs $1,153 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $256 a month from 2006–10, a 28% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Smiths Creek
Bachelor's degrees in Smiths Creek
| Period | Smiths Creek | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Smiths Creek: 15.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 24 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Smiths Creek
| Period | Smiths Creek | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.3% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.6% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.4% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Smiths Creek is a bit above the national rate: 91.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Detroit area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Smiths Creek
| Period | Smiths Creek | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Smiths Creek runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 8.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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).
Smiths Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Creek | 2.52 | 44.6 | 10.0% | 10.9% | 3.0% | 1983 | $1,153 | 15.1% | 91.6% | 3.5% |
| Marysville | 2.34 | 45.5 | 7.8% | 16.1% | 4.9% | 1978 | $1,009 | 25.1% | 93.7% | 3.3% |
| Thornton | 2.70 | 38.4 | 13.3% | 13.1% | 5.6% | 1980 | $993 | 11.9% | 91.0% | 7.7% |
| North Street | 2.52 | 45.1 | 5.7% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 1984 | $1,066 | 22.2% | 93.9% | 5.5% |
| Port Huron | 2.28 | 39.9 | 16.0% | 37.2% | 7.0% | 1961 | $1,070 | 16.1% | 88.9% | 7.5% |
| Rattle Run | 2.59 | 46.6 | 8.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1989 | $1,018 | 16.2% | 94.5% | 2.7% |
| Goodells | 2.77 | 43.3 | 10.1% | 11.0% | 6.4% | 1987 | $1,079 | 16.9% | 92.1% | 7.1% |
| Ruby | 2.52 | 48.6 | 5.7% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 1983 | $1,142 | 14.6% | 91.0% | 11.4% |
| Fort Gratiot | 2.32 | 48.0 | 10.2% | 17.1% | 10.8% | 1980 | $1,025 | 30.3% | 92.5% | 3.9% |
| St. Clair | 2.38 | 45.3 | 8.0% | 19.3% | 2.2% | 1976 | $1,143 | 27.5% | 95.0% | 2.9% |
| Columbus | 2.61 | 41.5 | 9.9% | 12.5% | 1.4% | 1992 | $1,464 | 30.8% | 94.0% | 3.2% |
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 Smiths Creek. 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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