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Smithton, IL


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Smithton, Illinois

Smithton, Illinois, in St Clair county, is 21 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. The village is in the Saint Louis area. There are 2,248 residents in Smithton.

The People and Families of Smithton

In Smithton, about 61% of adults are married. When people think of Smithton, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the village are those of its large families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Smithton had a median family income of $59,875.

Political Inclinations

Smithton folks tended to give their money ($4,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Smithton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Smithton that were owner-occupied was 89%. The village housing had been constructed more recently than most villages of its size.

Commuting

In Smithton, 94% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Smithton, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Smithton Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Smithton People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Smithton, IL

Comparing Smithton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men86
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity44
Age of the Population34
Senior Citizens34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults77
People Above Poverty64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work32
Short Commute Times23
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Affordability of Rents56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes23
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