Smyth County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Smyth County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51173
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 173
Geography
- Land Area
- 451.44 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.27 sq mi
- Total Area
- 452.71 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.842318
- Longitude
- -81.539786
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 29,093
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 23,482
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,662 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 432 | 1.5% |
| White | 27,534 | 94.6% |
| Black | 599 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 74 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,247 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 237 | 1.0% |
| White | 22,349 | 95.2% |
| Black | 612 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 92 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 143 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 29,420
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $49,145
- Poverty Rate
- 16.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,833
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 27,843 | 94.6% |
| Black | 628 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 19,181
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,830 | 40.8% |
| Republican | 7,355 | 38.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,996 | 20.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,089 | 47.4% |
| Female | 10,092 | 52.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,778 | 92.7% |
| Hispanic | 253 | 1.3% |
| Black | 88 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 127 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,307
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,812 | 43.9% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 31.6% |
| Black | 20 | 22.7% |
| Asian | 52 | 40.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,095 | 45.1% |
| Female | 4,212 | 41.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,321 (33.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,638 (16.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 15,080
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $138,667
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $748
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 6.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.