Smyth County, Virginia

Total Population: 29,585

County Seat: Marion

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Median Home Value

$125,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$46,859

Across all households

Median Age

46.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.7%
Hispanic or Latino2.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.0%
Two or More Races1.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

19.3%

65 Years and Over

22.7%

Male

49.4%

Female

50.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.6%

No Health Insurance

5.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$46,859

Mean Household Income

$66,592

Per Capita Income

$29,369

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

68.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$125,800

Median Rent

$692/mo

Total Housing Units

15,080

Owner-Occupied

70.9%

Renter-Occupied

29.1%

Vacancy Rate

16.9%

Married Couple Households

45.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.4%

Average Household Size

2.30

Broadband Internet Access

79.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 51173.