Smyth County's estimated 2025 population is 28,832 with a growth rate of -0.66% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Smyth County is the 64th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 32,198 and has seen a growth of -10.45% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Smyth County includes 95.04% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,119 | 95.04% |
| Two or more races | 648 | 2.19% |
| Black or African American | 600 | 2.03% |
| Asian | 83 | 0.28% |
| Other race | 80 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
Smyth County's average per capita income is $40,472. Household income levels show a median of $46,859. The poverty rate stands at 16.54%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,543 | - |
| Families | $64,737 | $80,452 |
| Households | $46,859 | $66,592 |
| Non Families | $26,306 | $40,129 |
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