Smithfield, VA Demographics

A map of Smithfield's Population by Race

Smithfield, Virginia has an estimated population of 8,834, an increase from the 8,533 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.4% White, 17.6% Black, 3.3% Multiracial, 2.3% Native American/Other, 2.1% Hispanic, and 0.3% Asian. 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 considerably less diverse than Virginia 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 49.4% in 2020 and 41.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Smithfield is ranked the 143rd most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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 143rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Smithfield's White Population

6,574 residents of Smithfield, or 74.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Smithfield is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Smithfield ranks 391st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smithfield's White population has grown by an estimated 15.5%. White residents' share of Smithfield's population has increased from 66.7% to 74.4%.

Smithfield is more White than neighboring Benns Church (33.4% White), Carrollton (61.7% White), Rushmere (70.1% White), Newport News (39.2% White), and Windsor (69.7% White).

Smithfield's Black Population

1,557 residents of Smithfield, or 17.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Smithfield is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Smithfield ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smithfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.3%. Black residents' share of Smithfield's population has decreased from 24.1% to 17.6%.

Smithfield is more Black than neighboring Windsor (15.9% Black). Smithfield is less Black than neighboring Benns Church (55.3% Black), Carrollton (18.9% Black), Rushmere (25.8% Black), and Newport News (40.6% Black).

Smithfield's Asian Population

29 residents of Smithfield, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Smithfield is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Smithfield ranks 278th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smithfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 71.8%. Asian residents' share of Smithfield's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.3%.

Smithfield is more Asian than neighboring Benns Church (0.2% Asian), and Rushmere (0% Asian). Smithfield is less Asian than neighboring Carrollton (3.3% Asian), Newport News (3.3% Asian), and Windsor (1.3% Asian).

Smithfield's Hispanic Population

183 residents of Smithfield, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Smithfield is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Smithfield ranks 431st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smithfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 31.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Smithfield's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.1%.

Smithfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Rushmere (0.8% Hispanic). Smithfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Benns Church (2.3% Hispanic), Carrollton (12% Hispanic), Newport News (10.8% Hispanic), and Windsor (9.2% Hispanic).

Smithfield's Native American/Other Population

199 residents of Smithfield, or 2.3% 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 Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Smithfield ranks 235th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smithfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 180.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Smithfield's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.3%.

Smithfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Benns Church (0.1% Native American/Other), Carrollton (0.1% Native American/Other), Rushmere (0% Native American/Other), and Newport News (1.1% Native American/Other). Smithfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Windsor (2.9% Native American/Other).

Smithfield's Multiracial Population

292 residents of Smithfield, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Smithfield is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Smithfield ranks 336th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smithfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Smithfield's population has decreased from 4.1% to 3.3%.

Smithfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Windsor (1% Multiracial). Smithfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Benns Church (8.8% Multiracial), Carrollton (4% Multiracial), Rushmere (3.4% Multiracial), and Newport News (5% 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.