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Smithville, GA


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Smithville, Georgia

Smithville, Georgia is 23 miles N of Albany, Georgia (center to center) and 128 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Lee county. The city is part of the Albany metro area. The population of Smithville is 774.

The People and Families of Smithville

In Smithville, about 43% of adults are married. The size of households in Smithville is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the city. There are a lot of singles in Smithville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Smithville had a median family income of $37,083.

Political Inclinations

Among Smithville political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $250. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Smithville Housing

Of the housing in Smithville, approximately 74% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Rents in Smithville are lower than most places in Georgia.

Commuting

In Smithville, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Smithville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySmithville Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Smithville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Smithville, GA

Comparing Smithville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity94
Female Share of the Population86
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men24
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty13
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
People Living Alone33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime25
Low Violent Crime24
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