Smithfield, NC Demographics

A map of Smithfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,206	5,011	59.5%	44.4%
Black	2,798	3,101	23.1%	27.5%
Hispanic	1,666	2,666	13.8%	23.6%
Asian	227	105	1.9%	0.9%
Multiracial	174	317	1.4%	2.8%
Native American/Other	45	92	0.4%	0.8%

Smithfield, North Carolina has an estimated population of 12,116, an increase from the 11,292 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.5% White, 23.1% Black, 13.8% Hispanic, 1.9% Asian, 1.4% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Smithfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Smithfield has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Smithfield, that probability was 67.1% in 2020 and 57.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Smithfield is ranked the 83rd most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. 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 was ranked the 85th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Smithfield's White Population

7,206 residents of Smithfield, or 59.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Smithfield is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Smithfield ranks 633rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smithfield's White population has grown by an estimated 43.8%. White residents' share of Smithfield's population has increased from 44.4% to 59.5%.

Smithfield is more White than neighboring Selma (25.8% White), Wilson's Mills (33.6% White), Four Oaks (45% White), and Micro (58.6% White). Smithfield is less White than neighboring Pine Level (70.1% White).

Smithfield's Black Population

2,798 residents of Smithfield, or 23.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Smithfield is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Smithfield ranks 208th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smithfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. Black residents' share of Smithfield's population has decreased from 27.5% to 23.1%.

Smithfield is more Black than neighboring Wilson's Mills (17.7% Black), Pine Level (6.1% Black), and Micro (13.8% Black). Smithfield is less Black than neighboring Selma (45.3% Black), and Four Oaks (25.9% Black).

Smithfield's Asian Population

227 residents of Smithfield, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Smithfield is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Smithfield ranks 288th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smithfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 116.2%. Asian residents' share of Smithfield's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.9%.

Smithfield is more Asian than neighboring Selma (0.6% Asian), Wilson's Mills (0.9% Asian), Pine Level (0% Asian), and Micro (0% Asian). Smithfield is less Asian than neighboring Four Oaks (2.6% Asian).

Smithfield's Hispanic Population

1,666 residents of Smithfield, or 13.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Smithfield is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Smithfield ranks 37th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smithfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Smithfield's population has decreased from 23.6% to 13.8%.

Smithfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Pine Level (13.6% Hispanic). Smithfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Selma (23.3% Hispanic), Wilson's Mills (43% Hispanic), Four Oaks (23.5% Hispanic), and Micro (24.1% Hispanic).

Smithfield's Native American/Other Population

45 residents of Smithfield, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Smithfield is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Smithfield ranks 344th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smithfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 51.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Smithfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Smithfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wilson's Mills (0.1% Native American/Other), Four Oaks (0% Native American/Other), and Pine Level (0% Native American/Other). Smithfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Selma (2.6% Native American/Other), and Micro (0.9% Native American/Other).

Smithfield's Multiracial Population

174 residents of Smithfield, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Smithfield is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Smithfield ranks 599th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smithfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Smithfield's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.4%.

Smithfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Selma (2.4% Multiracial), Wilson's Mills (4.8% Multiracial), Four Oaks (2.9% Multiracial), Pine Level (10.2% Multiracial), and Micro (2.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.