Smithboro, Illinois
Smithboro: Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
About
Smithboro is a city located in the county of Bond in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 177 and a population density of 190 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 163 inhabitants.
The city was created 136 years ago in 1888.
Quick Facts about Smithboro
| Population : | 163 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Bond County |
| Area : | 0.93 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1889 (136 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:18:18 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 62284 |
| Density : | 175 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Smithboro is located at 38°53'46"N 89°20'26"W (38.8961600, -89.3406300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Smithboro decreased by 8.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 177 | - | census |
| 2011 | 182 | 2.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 179 | -1.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 177 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 175 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 172 | -1.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 169 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 170 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 167 | -1.8% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 165 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 163 | -1.23% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 117,133 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 105,467 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 11.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 119,881 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 105,321 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 49.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 15.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 16.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 1.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 8.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 29.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 31.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 7,912 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 22.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.3% |
Smithboro zip code is 62284.
County name: Bond, County
fips: 17005
Smithboro, Smithborough
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $409,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,232 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $536 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,615 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 36,751 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.09 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 190,159 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 868,726 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,718,947 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,398,560 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,988 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $84,557 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $35,271 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 6,430 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,005 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,378 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,934 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,030 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 616 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,226 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,816.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 37.39 |
Schools in Smithboro
College & universities near Smithboro, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145372 | Greenville University | Greenville (IL) | 62246 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Smithboro, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
Post offices near Smithboro
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Smithbor Post Office | Smithboro (IL) | 62284 |
Other cities in Bond County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bond County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| City of Greenville | 7,000 | City in Bond County, Illinois, United States |
| Greenville | 6,365 | City in Bond County, Illinois, United States |
| Pleasant Mound | 948 | Township in Bond County, Illinois |
| Pocahontas | 720 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Mulberry Grove | 682 | Township in Bond County, Illinois |
| Tamalco | 520 | Township in Bond County, Illinois |
| Sorento | 463 | Village in the United States |
| Ayers | 433 | Unincorporated community in Carroll County, Illinois, United States |
| Keyesport | 398 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Beaver Creek | 265 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Hamburg | 116 | Village in Calhoun County, Illinois, United States |
| Old Ripley | 98 | Township in Bond County, Illinois |
