Smithfield, West Virginia
Smithfield: Town in West Virginia, United States
About
Smithfield is a town located in the county of Wetzel in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 145 and a population density of 188 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 142 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Smithfield
| Population : | 142 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Wetzel County |
| Postal code : | 26437 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 0.77 km2 |
| Altitude : | 846 feet / 258 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:22:47 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 184 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Smithfield is located at 39°29'58"N 80°33'42"W (39.4995300, -80.5617600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Smithfield decreased by 2.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 145 | - | census |
| 2011 | 164 | 11.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 163 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 160 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 159 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 155 | -2.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 154 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 152 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 148 | -2.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 146 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 142 | -2.82% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,177 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,610 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,319 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,612 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 11.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 41.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 7.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 8.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 86.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 7.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 226 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.0% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,186 |
Smithfield zip code is 26437.
County name: Wetzel, County
fips: 54103
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,186 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 43.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $26,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,026 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $300 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $429 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 2 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,700 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.75 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 94.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 63.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 40.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 19.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 647 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 37,587 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,025 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 42,981 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,323 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $24,331 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $10,739 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 43.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 51 |
| 2019 total employment : | 955 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 36,232 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -4.6% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 200 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 302 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 106 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 148 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 219 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 62 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 29 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 247 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1,388.56 |
Schools in Smithfield
College & universities near Smithfield, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237783 | Salem University | Salem (WV) | 26426 |
| 419031 | United Technical Center | Clarksburg (WV) | 26301-6313 |
| 237321 | Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy | Clarksburg (WV) | 26301 |
| 443492 | Pierpont Community and Technical College | Fairmont (WV) | 26554 |
| 237367 | Fairmont State University | Fairmont (WV) | 26554-2470 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Smithfield, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Smithfield
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Smithfield Post Office | Smithfield (WV) | 26437 |
| Folsom Post Office | Folsom (WV) | 26348 |
| Jacksonburg Post Office | Jacksonburg (WV) | 26377 |
| Pine Grov Post Office | Pine Grove (WV) | 26419 |
| Walla Post Office | Wallace (WV) | 26448 |
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Other cities in Wetzel County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wetzel County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Martinsville | 5,111 | City in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States |
| Hundred | 258 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
