Population 13,816 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Smithville
Household size in Smithville
| Period | Smithville | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.60 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.84 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.55 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.02 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Smithville average 2.64 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Kansas City area, where it has 2.55 people. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the center.
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 Smithville
| Period | Smithville | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 37.5 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 37.9 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.2 | 38.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 39.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +1.7 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Smithville is 42.0 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.5, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the southeast.
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 Smithville
| Period | Smithville | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 11.9% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 11.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 10.9% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Smithville: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Smithville has a lower share of single-parent households than most Missouri cities.
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 Smithville
Renters in Smithville
| Period | Smithville | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 31.2% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 33.7% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 34.9% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 34.2% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Smithville is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly three in ten owners (28.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%.
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 Smithville
| Period | Smithville | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 10.0% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 9.7% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 7.5% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Smithville: just 2.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people, only two 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 Smithville
| Period | Smithville | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1976 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1977 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1977 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Smithville has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
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 Smithville
| Period | Smithville | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $734 | $897 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $755 | $980 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $805 | $1,095 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,186 | $1,395 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$452 | +$498 | +$383 | +$606 |
Rent in Smithville runs $1,186 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $452 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 21.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the southwest.
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 Smithville
Bachelor's degrees in Smithville
| Period | Smithville | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.5% | 33.5% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 34.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.8% | 37.1% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.0% | 39.7% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +6.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Smithville as nationally: 34.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Kansas City area as a whole (39.7%). The share with a degree has risen 6.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Smithville
| Period | Smithville | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.7% | 90.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 90.9% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 91.8% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 92.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Smithville is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Kansas City area. The share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Smithville
| Period | Smithville | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 6.8% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 4.0% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.1% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.9 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Smithville has been strong: just 1.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people, only five have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Smithville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithville | 2.64 | 42.0 | 7.4% | 15.8% | 2.5% | 1995 | $1,186 | 34.0% | 94.1% | 1.1% |
| Ridgely | 2.44 | 41.4 | 7.2% | 30.9% | 3.0% | 1968 | $1,038 | 30.0% | 98.4% | 1.8% |
| Paradise | 2.85 | 36.3 | 4.8% | 9.4% | 2.4% | 2004 | $1,244 | 32.0% | 94.0% | 0.0% |
| Trimble | 2.48 | 47.3 | 4.3% | 12.5% | 5.1% | 1984 | $1,009 | 24.7% | 94.5% | 2.7% |
| Ferrelview | 2.31 | 30.5 | 23.1% | 48.2% | 5.0% | 1999 | $893 | 20.1% | 89.3% | 2.8% |
| Edgerton | 2.35 | 43.5 | 7.8% | 33.4% | 4.5% | 1967 | $710 | 21.2% | 96.6% | 3.4% |
| Mecca | 2.46 | 47.3 | 3.6% | 13.0% | 4.0% | 1982 | $956 | 19.7% | 94.6% | 3.0% |
| Lilly | 2.54 | 52.7 | 2.6% | 8.5% | 9.5% | 1996 | $1,036 | 32.5% | 91.3% | 0.1% |
| Camden Point | 3.09 | 35.8 | 5.0% | 10.7% | 4.4% | 1975 | $1,233 | 47.4% | 98.8% | 5.0% |
| Platte City | 2.69 | 40.4 | 15.2% | 35.4% | 7.0% | 1990 | $1,568 | 43.1% | 96.8% | 2.3% |
| Kearney | 2.65 | 42.5 | 6.9% | 18.5% | 4.9% | 1996 | $1,304 | 39.8% | 96.7% | 3.9% |
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 Smithville. 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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