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Smithfield, Rhode Island is 9 miles W of Pawtucket, Rhode Island (center to center) and 39 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Providence county. The town is part of the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metro area. The population of Smithfield is 20,613.
In Smithfield, about 50% of adults are married.
In 2000, Smithfield had a median family income of $66,320. Notably, Smithfield is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Among Smithfield political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,700. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Crime is quite low in Smithfield.
Of the housing in Smithfield, approximately 79% is occupied by their owners.
In Smithfield, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Smithfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Rhode Island (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Portion of People Married | |  |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | |  |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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