2023 ACS Census Data · Population 29,585
Smyth County is a small county in Virginia with a population of 29,585. The median household income is $46,859, 28% below the national average. The poverty rate is 16.5%, median home value is $125,800, and 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 25% below the national average.
Population
29,585
2023 estimate
Rank #1486 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$46,859
Household
Rank #2853 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$125,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #2419 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
18.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #2263 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
37% below Virginia avg·28% below national avg
Poverty Rate
28% below Virginia avg·10% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
12% below Virginia avg·12% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$29,369
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
50.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
55% below Virginia avg·40% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
39% below Virginia avg·25% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
0% above Virginia avg·3% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
19% above Virginia avg·14% above national avg
Housing Units
15,080
Households
12,530
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,071
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
79.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
38% below Virginia avg·25% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below Virginia avg·3% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
16.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.6%
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