Smithfield, North Carolina
Smithfield: county seat of Johnston County, North Carolina
About
Smithfield is a city located in the county of Johnston in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,966 and a population density of 349 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,333 inhabitants.
The city was created 248 years ago in 1777.
Quick Facts about Smithfield
| Population | 13,333 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Johnston County |
| Postal code | 27577 |
| Phone Area Codes | 919 |
| Area | 31.45 km2 |
| Official name | Town of Smithfield |
| Continent | North America |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.5085,-78.3395 |
| Altitude | 148 feet / 45 meters |
| Capital city | Smithfield is capital of Johnston County |
| Establishment | May 09, 1777 (248 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:11:51 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 424 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 17.75% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Smithfield is located at 35°30'31"N 78°20'22"W (35.5084900, -78.3394500).
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Official website of Smithfield
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Smithfield increased by 17.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,966 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,244 | 2.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,338 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,484 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,686 | 1.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,864 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,098 | 1.93% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,383 | 2.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,684 | 2.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,985 | 2.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,333 | 2.61% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Smithfield
1Ava Gardner Museum
325 E Market St, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States View details
Phone: +19199345830 | Website available
2Arboretum at Johnston Community College
245 College Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States View details
Phone: +19199380115 | Website available
3Wild Bills Western Town- Shadowhawk
494 Bonnie Ave, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States View details
Phone: +19193001981 | Website available
Where to Eat in Smithfield
1Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
1109 Outlet Center Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States View details
Phone: +19199892140 | Website available
2Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
100 Towne Centre Pl, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States View details
Phone: +19199891125 | Website available
3Outback Steakhouse
911 Outlet Center Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States View details
Phone: +19199893056 | Website available
4Texas Steakhouse & Saloon
235 Outlet Center Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States View details
Phone: +19199383221 | Website available
5Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q
924 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States View details
Phone: +19199348721 | Website available
Where to Stay in Smithfield
1Best Western Smithfield Inn
145 S Equity Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States View details
Phone: +19199894047 | Website available
2Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Smithfield-Selma, NC
250 N Equity Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States View details
Phone: +19199343411 | Website available
3Super 8 by Wyndham Smithfield
735 Outlet Center Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States View details
Phone: +19193007521 | Website available
4Sleep Inn & Suites Smithfield Near I-95
270 N Equity Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States View details
Phone: +19192092360 | Website available
5Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Smithfield Selma/I-95
809 Venture Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States View details
Phone: +19199380050 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Smithfield
1Wilson's Mills Town Hall
100 Railroad St, Smithfield, NC 27577 View details
Phone: +19199383885 | Website available
2Smithfield Town Hall
350 E Market St, Smithfield, NC 27577 View details
Phone: +19199342116 | Website available
People born in Smithfield (16)
People born in Smithfield, including professional wrestler Gregory Helms, politician William Cary Renfrow, football offensive tackle Willie Smith, .
More notable people
- Barry Foote (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 16/02/1952
- Curtis Whitley (American football player (1969-2008)) he was born in 10/05/1969
- Doug Berger (American politician)
- James Ward Morris (United States federal judge) he was born in 14/11/1890
- John Townsend (Canadian clinical psychologist and author) he was born in 01/06/1952
- Neal Lancaster (American professional golfer) he was born in 13/09/1962
- Ray Tanner (American baseball player and coach, college athletics administrator) he was born in 25/03/1958
- John DeBerniere Hooper (American classicist) he was born in 06/09/1811
- Jonathan Williams (American football player) he was born in 21/08/1988
- Larry C. Strickland he was born in 07/06/1955
- Gary Clark (American basketball player) he was born in 16/11/1994
- Allen Wellons he was born in 12/03/1949
- Vera Rackley Jenkins (U.S. military veteran) she was born in 01/01/1919
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Smithfield, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198774 | Johnston Community College | Smithfield (NC) | 27577-2350 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Smithfield, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
| GBO | Goldsboro, NC | 1615 East Beech Street | BUS |
| RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
| WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
| NSF | North Carolina State Fair station | 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Smithfield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Smithfield Post Office | Smithfield (NC) | 27577 |
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- Smithfield, Indiana unincorporated community in Delaware County, Indiana with a population of 1,646 people.
- Smithfield, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 1,249 people.
- Smithfield, Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 1,008 people.
- Smithfield, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 807 people.
- Smithfield, Ohio city in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 786 people.
- Smithfield, Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 217 people.
- Smithfield, West Virginia town in West Virginia, United States with a population of 142 people.
- Smithfield, Kentucky human settlement in Henry County, Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 115 people.
- Smithfield, Nebraska village in Nebraska, United States with a population of 54 people.
Other cities in Johnston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Johnston County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 26,458 | Town in North Carolina |
| Selma | 7,323 | Town of the United States |
| Archer Lodge | 5,322 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Benson | 4,024 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Four Oaks | 2,387 | Town of the United States |
| Wilsons Mills | 2,277 | Park in the United States of America |
| Pine Level | 1,861 | City in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Kenly | 1,624 | Town of the United States |
| Princeton | 1,425 | Town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States |
| Micro | 553 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Smithfield distances to largest North Carolina cities