Smith River is a CDP located in Del Norte County California. Smith River has a 2024 population of 846. Smith River is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually but its population has increased by 26.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 670 in 2020.
The average household income in Smith River is $74,295 with a poverty rate of 9.19%. The median age in Smith River is 23.8 years: 18.9 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Smith River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 588 | 69.26% |
| Native American | 232 | 27.33% |
| Other race | 29 | 3.42% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 251 | 3.38 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Married | 164 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 64 | 1.38 | 15.6 | 84.4 |
| Female | 23 | 4.57 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.07
Average Family Size
3.38
Average Household Size
78.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 13.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 7.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 147 | 35.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 181 | 43.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 255 | 255 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 110 | 110 | 0 |
| Native American | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| Other Race | 29 | 29 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,938 | $90,750 | $0 |
| Some College | $91,050 | $90,750 | $0 |
$46,938
Average Earnings
$90,750
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.72% of Smith River residents speak only English, while 12.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 447 | 49 | 10.96% |
| Other | 29 | 29 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 170 | 29 | 17.06% |
9.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.62%
Male Poverty Rate
12.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Smith River is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Smith River is White, with 10.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 36.05% |
| Some College | 10.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,693 | $91,538 |
| Households | $95,350 | $74,295 |
| Married Families | $103,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,300 | $23,914 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 4.07% |
| Native American | 10 | 8.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.02%
Born in Smith River
92.23%
Native Born
7.77%
Foreign Born
4.36%
Non Citizen
3.42%
Naturalized
92.23% of Smith River residents were born in the United States, with 69.02% having been born in California. 4.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 846 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 848 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 849 | 37 | 4.56% |
| 2021 | 812 | 142 | 21.19% |
| 2020 | 670 | 172 | 34.54% |
| 2019 | 498 | -134 | -21.2% |
| 2018 | 632 | -114 | -15.28% |
| 2017 | 746 | -81 | -9.79% |
| 2016 | 827 | 60 | 7.82% |
| 2015 | 767 | -104 | -11.94% |
| 2014 | 871 | -7 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 878 | -33 | -3.62% |
| 2012 | 911 | 262 | 40.37% |
| 2011 | 649 | -217 | -25.06% |
| 2010 | 866 | 0 | 0% |