Smithton, Illinois
Smithton: Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
About
Smithton is a city located in the county of Saint Clair in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,693 and a population density of 30,775 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,812 inhabitants.
The city was created 124 years ago in 1900.
Quick Facts about Smithton
| Population : | 3,812 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Saint Clair County |
| Area : | 0.12 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,657 feet / 810 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1901 (124 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:22:22 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 62285 |
| Density : | 31,767 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Smithton is located at 38°24'31"N 89°59'31"W (38.4086600, -89.9920500).
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Demographics
The population of Smithton increased by 3.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,693 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,774 | 2.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,787 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,781 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,789 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,785 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,787 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,823 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,840 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,817 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,812 | -0.13% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 29,663 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 28,059 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 29,518 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 28,111 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 42.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 21.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 20.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 8.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 26.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 26.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,515 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 22.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.1% |
Smithton zip code is 62285.
County name: St. Clair, County
fips: 17163
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $357,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,951 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $481 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,715 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,310 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.15 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 23,280 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,451 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,090 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 79,608 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $2,779 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $83,320 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,580 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,158 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 471 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 471 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 732 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 342 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 125 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 954 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,847.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.11 |
People born in Smithton (4)
People born in Smithton, including film editor Douglas Crise, professional wrestler Ryan Mitchell, suffragist and defense official in World War I Hannah Jane Patterson, .
List
- Ralph Calcagni (American football tackle) he was born in 06/02/1922
Schools in Smithton
College & universities near Smithton, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143215 | Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville (IL) | 62221-5899 |
| 417442 | Career Center of Southern Illinois | Red Bud (IL) | 62278 |
| 483911 | Creative Touch Cosmetology School | Waterloo (IL) | 62298-1609 |
| 147013 | McKendree University | Lebanon (IL) | 62254-1291 |
| 178004 | Lutheran School of Nursing | Saint Louis (MO) | 63118-3909 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Smithton, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Smithton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Freeburg Post Office | Freeburg (IL) | 62243 |
| Millstad Post Office | Millstadt (IL) | 62260 |
| Bellevill Post Office | Belleville (IL) | 62220 |
| Hecker Post Office | Hecker (IL) | 62248 |
| New Athen Post Office | New Athens (IL) | 62264 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Smithton , Missouri city in Pettis County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 570 people.
- Smithton , Pennsylvania borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America with a population of 369 people.
Other cities in Saint Clair County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Clair County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville | 40,536 | The county seat of St. |
| O'Fallon | 29,606 | Township in St. |
| East Saint Louis | 25,776 | City in St. |
| Crest Hill | 20,209 | City in Will County, Illinois |
| Fairview Heights | 16,127 | City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States |
| Cahokia | 13,742 | Village in St. |
| Shiloh | 13,653 | Town in St. |
| Swansea | 13,276 | Village in St. |
| Pontiac | 11,176 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Summit | 10,977 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Mascoutah | 8,076 | City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States |
| Centreville | 4,844 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Lebanon | 4,225 | City in St. |
| Freeburg | 4,223 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Rosemont | 4,147 | Village in the U. |
| Caseyville | 4,115 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Smithton distances to largest Illinois cities
