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Smithers, West Virginia - Basic Facts

The City of Smithers had a population of 713 as of July 1, 2023. Smithers ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in West Virginia. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Smithers is located at latitude 38.1812 and longitude -81.3071 in Fayette County. The formal boundaries for the City of Smithers encompass a land area of 0.5 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Fayette County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

While the primary coordinates for City of Smithers are located in Fayette County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Kanawha County.

The City of Smithers has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

The City of Smithers is located within Valley District, a minor civil division (MCD) of Fayette County.


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Smithers, WV Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2023)

POPULATION

Total Population 713 (100%)
Population in Households 713 (100.0%)
Population in Families 508 (71.2%)
Population in Group Quarters1 0
Population Density 501
Diversity Index2 28
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $39,303
Average Household Income $52,149
% of Income for Mortgage4 14%
Per Capita Income $25,014
Wealth Index5 35
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Moderate (52.6)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 415 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 204 (49.2%)
Renter Occupied HU 138 (33.3%)
Vacant Housing Units 73 (17.6%)
Median Home Value $91,880
Average Home Value $116,544
Housing Affordability Index3 177
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 342
Average Household Size 2.08
Family Households 175
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2023 2023-2028
Population -1.14% -1.30%
Households -0.53% -0.83%
Families   -1.90%
Median Household Income   2.03%
Per Capita Income   3.72%
Owner Occupied HU   -0.80%

Smithers, WV - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Smithers to the other 439 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using July 1, 2023 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 177 60th
Population Density # 260 41st
Median Household Income # 289 34th
Housing Affordability Index # 256 58th
Per Capita Income # 274 38th
Diversity Index # 58 87th

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