Smithfield, Nebraska
Smithfield: Village in Nebraska, United States
About
Smithfield is a village located in the county of Gosper in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 54 and a population density of 123 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 54 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Smithfield
| Population : | 54 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Gosper County |
| Postal code : | 68976 |
| Area : | 0.44 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,546 feet / 776 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:22:47 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 123 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Smithfield is located at 40°34'21"N 99°44'32"W (40.5725100, -99.7423400).
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Demographics
The population of Smithfield increased by 0% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 54 | - | census |
| 2011 | 52 | -3.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 54 | 3.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 53 | -1.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 52 | -1.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 54 | 3.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 53 | -1.89% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 54 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 53 | -1.89% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 53 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 54 | 1.85% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 18,523 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 17,962 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 18,489 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 17,959 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 97.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 96.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,283 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.2% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 9,063 |
Smithfield zip code is 68976.
County name: Gosper, County
fips: 31073
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 9,063 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $110,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $867 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $300 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $526 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,443 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.42 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 78.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.8% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 39,080 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 145,586 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,115 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $36,520 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,093 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 259 |
| 2019 total employment : | 4,161 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 113,197 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 8.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,496 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,754 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 996 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 607 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,685 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 138 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,545 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 36.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 498.61 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 2,463 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $65,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,006 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $288 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $584 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | NA |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,626 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.20 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 68.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 56.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 74.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 18.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,499 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,934 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 72,829 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,875 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $33,382 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $16,864 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 22.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 84 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,211 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 27,589 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -30.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 414 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 461 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 290 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 110 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 391 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 42 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 30 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 403 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1,136.14 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Smithfield, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLD | Holdrege | 100 West Ave. | RAIL |
| MCK | McCook | 101 Norris Ave. | RAIL |
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Smithfield
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elwood Post Office | Elwood (NE) | 68937 |
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Other cities in Gosper County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gosper County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elwood | 679 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
