Smithfield, Virginia

Quick Statistics

Smithfield is a community in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, home to about 8,834 people spread across 9.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $47,783 a year, and a typical home is worth about $374,900. About 45.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 9 percent over the past decade.

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8,834
Total Population
▲ up 9% since 2012
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9.73 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$47,783
Median Personal Income
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$374,900
Median Home Value
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45.1%
College Educated
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93.7%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 5.8 points since 2010
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Among the Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, Smithfield ranks number 143 of 681 in population, number 141 in median household income, number 195 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Smithfield typically top out near 87°F in July, while January nights average about 31°F. The area sees roughly 6 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Smithfield
# Town Distance Population
1.Benns Church, VA2.9 mi.1,813
2.Carrollton, VA5.6 mi.8,436
3.Rushmere, VA7.5 mi.1,033
4.Newport News, VA8.8 mi.184,216
5.Windsor, VA13.1 mi.2,852
6.Bethel Manor, VA13.6 mi.4,393
7.Portsmouth, VA16.2 mi.97,190
8.Ivor, VA16.3 mi.301
Frequently Asked Questions About Smithfield

What is the population of Smithfield, Virginia?
Smithfield has a population of about 8,834 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Smithfield, Virginia in?
Smithfield is located in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.

What is the median home value in Smithfield, Virginia?
The median home value in Smithfield is about $374,900, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Smithfield, Virginia?
The median personal income in Smithfield is about $47,783 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Smithfield, Virginia?
Since 1950, 16 tornadoes have been recorded in Isle of Wight County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Smithfield, Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 87 degrees and January lows about 31 degrees, with around 6 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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