Smyth County Summary

Life in Smyth County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Smyth 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 Smyth County:

  • The population in Smyth County is 29,799.

  • The median home value in Smyth County is $142,449.

  • The median income in Smyth County is $45,061.

  • The median rent in Smyth County is $691.

  • The unemployment rate in Smyth County is 3.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Smyth County is 18.8%.

  • The average high in Smyth County is 67.5° and there are 100.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Smyth County

List Of Cities & Towns in Smyth County

Marion, VA Population 5,722

Chilhowie, VA Population 2,371

Saltville, VA Population 2,085

Adwolf, VA Population 1,434

Atkins, VA Population 1,028

Sugar Grove, VA Population 723

Seven Mile Ford, VA Population 697

McMullin, VA Population 240

Map Of Smyth County

Smyth County, VA Weather

  • The average high in Smyth County is 67.5°.

  • There are 89.22 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 100.9 inches of rain each year with 10.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:26 hours of sun each day in Smyth County.

StatSmyth County
Mean High67.5
Nice Days89.22
Rainfall100.9
Snowfall10.5
Sunny_hours4:26
67.5°
Average High
100.9
Inches of Rain

Smyth County Photos

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View From Battle At Cedar Branch Marker Above Saltville
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Battle At Cedar Branch Marker
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Smyth County Demographics

Population over time in Smyth County

The current population in Smyth County is 29,799. The population has decreased -2.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 29,960 -1.9%
2021 30,539 -0.7%
2020 30,767 -

Gender in Smyth County

  • Smyth County is 50.4% female with 15,016 female residents.

  • Smyth County is 49.6% male with 14,783 male residents.

Female
50.4% (15,016)
Male
49.6% (14,783)
Gender Smyth County VA USA
Female 50.4% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Smyth County

Smyth County is:

  • 93.7% White with 27,923 White residents.

  • 1.7% African American with 519 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 44 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 108 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 23 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.7% Two Or More with 509 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.3% Hispanic with 673 Hispanic residents.

White
93.7% (27,923)
African American
1.7% (519)
American Indian
0.1% (44)
Asian
0.4% (108)
Hawaiian
0.1% (23)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.7% (509)
Hispanic
2.3% (673)

Table: Smyth County By Race

Race Smyth County VA USA
White 93.7% 60.0% 58.9%
African American 1.7% 18.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 6.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.7% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.3% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Smyth County, Virginia

  • 7.5% of households in Smyth County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.1% of households in Smyth County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Smyth County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Smyth County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Smyth County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Smyth County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Smyth County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

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

  • 2.9% of households in Smyth County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.5% of households in Smyth County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.5% (2,230)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.1% (1,830)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.9% (4,451)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.8% (3,507)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.0% (4,461)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.0% (5,052)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.3% (3,363)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.0% (3,290)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.9% (855)
$200,000 or more
2.5% (756)
Income Smyth County VA USA
Less than $10,000 7.5% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.1% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.9% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.8% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.0% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.0% 15.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.3% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.0% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.9% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.5% 15.6% 11.4%

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Smyth County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Smyth County completed 9-12th grade.

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

  • 18.0% of adults in Smyth County completed some college.

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

  • 11.0% of adults in Smyth County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Smyth County completed master's degree.

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

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

< 9th Grade
4% (1,191)
9-12th Grade
10% (2,979)
High School / GED
39% (11,621)
Some College
18% (5,363)
Associate's Degree
11% (3,277)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (3,277)
Master's Degree
5% (1,489)
Professional Degree
1% (297)
Doctorate Degree
1% (297)
Education Smyth County VA USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 5% 6%
High School / GED 39% 24% 26%
Some College 18% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 13% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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