Smithfield, VA Demographics
A map of Smithfield's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,690 | 66.7% |
Black | 2,057 | 24.1% |
Multiracial | 346 | 4.1% |
Hispanic | 266 | 3.1% |
Asian | 103 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 71 | 0.8% |
Smithfield, Virginia had a population of 8,533 in 2020. It was 66.7% White, 24.1% Black, 1.2% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Smithfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 672 places in Virginia, Smithfield is the 143rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Smithfield's White Population
5,690 residents of Smithfield identify as White, or 66.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Smithfield slightly larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Smithfield is ranked #390 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Smithfield is more White than neighboring Benns Church (43.4% White), Carrollton (64.8% White), Rushmere (47.7% White), and Newport News (38.3% White). Smithfield is less White than neighboring Windsor (69% White).
Smithfield's Black Population
2,057 residents of Smithfield identify as Black, or 24.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Smithfield slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Smithfield is ranked #141 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Smithfield is more Black than neighboring Carrollton (21.9% Black), and Windsor (21% Black). Smithfield is less Black than neighboring Benns Church (38.8% Black), Rushmere (45.3% Black), and Newport News (41.3% Black).
Smithfield's Asian Population
103 residents of Smithfield identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Smithfield slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Smithfield is ranked #274 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Smithfield is more Asian than neighboring Rushmere (0.4% Asian). Smithfield is less Asian than neighboring Benns Church (1.6% Asian), Carrollton (1.8% Asian), and Newport News (3.3% Asian).
Smithfield's Hispanic Population
266 residents of Smithfield identify as Hispanic, or 3.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Smithfield slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Smithfield is ranked #427 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Smithfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Rushmere (1% Hispanic). Smithfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Benns Church (7.2% Hispanic), Carrollton (5.1% Hispanic), Newport News (10.4% Hispanic), and Windsor (3.7% Hispanic).
Smithfield's Native American/Other Population
71 residents of Smithfield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Smithfield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Smithfield is ranked #223 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Smithfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Benns Church (1.5% Native American/Other), Carrollton (1% Native American/Other), Rushmere (1.4% Native American/Other), Newport News (1.1% Native American/Other), and Windsor (1.3% Native American/Other).
Smithfield's Multiracial Population
346 residents of Smithfield identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Smithfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Smithfield is ranked #325 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Smithfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Windsor (3.8% Multiracial). Smithfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Benns Church (7.5% Multiracial), Carrollton (5.4% Multiracial), Rushmere (4.2% Multiracial), and Newport News (5.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.