Demographics & People — Smithfield, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,798 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~12,900 |
| Median Age | 44.9 |
| Total Households | 4,765 |
| Family Households | 2,686 |
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5886 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,078 |
| Black or African American | 3,107 |
| Asian | 207 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,101 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 4,911 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,538 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,034 |
| English | 1,685 |
| American | 1,186 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,157 |
| Irish | 908 |
| German | 737 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 635 |
| Hispanic: Honduran | 406 |
Language
| English Only | 9,600 |
| Spanish | 1,643 |
| Population 5+ | 11,308 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 666 |
| Population 18+ | 8,738 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Smithfield, North Carolina.