Smith County Summary

Life in Smith County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Smith County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Smith County:

  • The population in Smith County is 3,561.

  • The median home value in Smith County is $82,844.

  • The median income in Smith County is $50,943.

  • The median rent in Smith County is $564.

  • The unemployment rate in Smith County is 2.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Smith County is 7.3%.

  • The average high in Smith County is 72.9° and there are 63.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Smith County

List Of Cities & Towns in Smith County

Smith Center, KS Population 1,539

Kensington, KS Population 534

Lebanon, KS Population 174

Gaylord, KS Population 84

Athol, KS Population 32

Advance , KS Population 13

Map Of Smith County

Smith County, KS Weather

  • The average high in Smith County is 72.9°.

  • There are 72.94 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 63.8 inches of rain each year with 7.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:27 hours of sun each day in Smith County.

StatSmith County
Mean High72.9
Nice Days72.94
Rainfall63.8
Snowfall7.1
Sunny_hours6:27
72.9°
Average High
63.8
Inches of Rain

Smith County Demographics

Population over time in Smith County

The current population in Smith County is 3,561. The population has decreased -1.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 3,588 -0.2%
2021 3,594 -0.9%
2020 3,627 -

Gender in Smith County

  • Smith County is 48.4% female with 1,724 female residents.

  • Smith County is 51.6% male with 1,836 male residents.

Female
48.4% (1,724)
Male
51.6% (1,836)
Gender Smith County KS USA
Female 48.4% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 51.6% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Smith County

Smith County is:

  • 93.7% White with 3,335 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 21 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 12 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 3 Other residents.

  • 2.4% Two Or More with 87 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.7% Hispanic with 95 Hispanic residents.

White
93.7% (3,335)
African American
0.6% (21)
American Indian
0.2% (8)
Asian
0.3% (12)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (3)
Two Or More
2.4% (87)
Hispanic
2.7% (95)

Table: Smith County By Race

Race Smith County KS USA
White 93.7% 74.2% 58.9%
African American 0.6% 5.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 3.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.4% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.7% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Smith County, Kansas

  • 2.8% of households in Smith County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.5% of households in Smith County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Smith County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Smith County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Smith County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Smith County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Smith County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Smith County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Smith County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Smith County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.8% (100)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.5% (123)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.0% (426)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.1% (431)
$35,000 to $49,999
18.1% (646)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.0% (568)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.6% (518)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.0% (390)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.5% (232)
$200,000 or more
3.5% (123)
Income Smith County KS USA
Less than $10,000 2.8% 4.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.5% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.0% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.1% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 18.1% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.0% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.6% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.0% 17.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.5% 7.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.5% 8.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Smith County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Smith County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Smith County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 39.0% of adults in Smith County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Smith County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Smith County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Smith County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Smith County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Smith County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Smith County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (71)
9-12th Grade
3% (106)
High School / GED
39% (1,388)
Some College
22% (783)
Associate's Degree
11% (391)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (605)
Master's Degree
4% (142)
Professional Degree
1% (35)
Doctorate Degree
1% (35)
Education Smith County KS USA
< 9th Grade 2% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 5% 6%
High School / GED 39% 26% 26%
Some College 22% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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