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Smithville, TX


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Smithville, Texas

Smithville, Texas is 39 miles SE of Austin, Texas. It is in Bastrop county. The city is part of the Austin - San Marcos metro area. The population of Smithville is 3,901.

The People and Families of Smithville

In Smithville, about 52% of adults are married.

Approximately 22% of Smithville is non-white. Smithville is home to people of a variety of races.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Smithville had a median family income of $45,163.

Political Inclinations

Among Smithville political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $300. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Smithville Housing

Of the housing in Smithville, approximately 66% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Smithville, 93% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophySmithville Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 7%Smithville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Smithville, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men78
Age of the Population57
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size74
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better57
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home34
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime34
Low Property Crime23
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