Smyth County, Virginia
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 33,081 people, 13,493 households, and 9,607 families residing in the county. The population density
was 73 people per square mile (28/km²). There were 15,111 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile (13/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.86% White
, 1.87% Black
or African American
, 0.15% Native American
, 0.18% Asian
, 0.32% from other races
, and 0.60% from two or more races. 0.86% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 13,493 households out of which 29.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.70% were married couples
living together, 11.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 26.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the county, the population was spread out with 21.60% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 26.00% from 45 to 64, and 16.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,083, and the median income for a family was $36,392. Males had a median income of $26,698 versus $19,712 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $16,105. About 9.90% of families and 13.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.20% of those under age 18 and 14.00% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 33,081 people, 13,493 households, and 9,607 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 73 people per square mile (28/km²). There were 15,111 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile (13/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.86% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.87% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.15% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.18% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.32% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.60% from two or more races. 0.86% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 13,493 households out of which 29.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.70% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 26.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the county, the population was spread out with 21.60% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 26.00% from 45 to 64, and 16.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,083, and the median income for a family was $36,392. Males had a median income of $26,698 versus $19,712 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $16,105. About 9.90% of families and 13.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.20% of those under age 18 and 14.00% of those age 65 or over.
Tourism
The Smyth County Tourism Association was formed in April 2006 to promote sustainable tourism development and manages the operation of the state-certified H.L. Bonham Regional Development and Tourism Center. The organization markets the area through www.VisitVirginiaMountains.comTowns
- ChilhowieChilhowie, VirginiaChilhowie is a town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States.Chilhowie, pronounced Chil·´how·ee, the Cherokee word meaning “valley of many deer,” was adopted as the town’s name when the town became incorporated in 1913. The population was 1,781 at the 2010 census...
- MarionMarion, VirginiaMarion is a town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States. The population was 5,968 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Smyth County. The town is named for American Revolutionary War officer Francis Marion.-Tourism:...
- SaltvilleSaltville, VirginiaAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,204 people, 909 households, and 660 families residing in the town. The population density was 273.7 people per square mile . There were 1,003 housing units at an average density of 124.5 per square mile...
Unincorporated communities
- Adwolf
- AtkinsAtkins, VirginiaAtkins is a census-designated place in Smyth County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,143 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Atkins is located at ....
- Seven Mile FordSeven Mile Ford, VirginiaSeven Mile Ford is a census-designated place in Smyth County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 783. It obtained its current name as a result of being a river crossing seven miles from the Royal Oak Fort in Marion, Virginia. U.S. Hwy 11 passes through the center of...
- Sugar GroveSugar Grove, VirginiaSugar Grove is a census-designated place in Smyth County, Virginia, United States. The population was 741 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sugar Grove is located at ....
Public High Schools
- Chilhowie High School, ChilhowieChilhowie, VirginiaChilhowie is a town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States.Chilhowie, pronounced Chil·´how·ee, the Cherokee word meaning “valley of many deer,” was adopted as the town’s name when the town became incorporated in 1913. The population was 1,781 at the 2010 census...
- Marion Senior High School, MarionMarion, VirginiaMarion is a town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States. The population was 5,968 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Smyth County. The town is named for American Revolutionary War officer Francis Marion.-Tourism:...
- Northwood High School, SaltvilleSaltville, VirginiaAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,204 people, 909 households, and 660 families residing in the town. The population density was 273.7 people per square mile . There were 1,003 housing units at an average density of 124.5 per square mile...