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Smithfield, West Virginia


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official_nameSmithfield, West Virginia
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map_captionLocation of Smithfield in Wetzel County, West Virginia.
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subdivision_nameUnited States
subdivision_type1State
subdivision_name1West Virginia
subdivision_type2County
subdivision_name2Wetzel
established_titleIncorporated
established_date1904
area_footnotes
area_total_km20.77
area_land_km20.76
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population_density_sq_mi500.00
timezoneEastern (EST)
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coordinates
postal_code_typeZIP code
postal_code26437
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Smithfield is a town in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 103 at the 2020 census.

Smithfield was named for Henry Smith, who kept a store there.

Geography

Smithfield is located at (39.496806, -80.561242).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.30 sqmi, of which 0.29 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Smithfield has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 145 people, 63 households, and 39 families living in the town. The population density was 500.0 PD/sqmi. There were 92 housing units at an average density of 317.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% Native American, and 2.1% from two or more races. Of the 63 households 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.7% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 12.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 36.5% of households were one person and 14.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the town was 44.8 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 177 people, 77 households, and 49 families living in the town. The population density was 703.4 inhabitants per square mile (273.4/km). There were 98 housing units at an average density of 389.5 per square mile (151.4/km). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.13%.

Of the 77 households 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 29.9% of households were one person and 16.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.82.

The age distribution was 19.8% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.3% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

The median household income was $78,500 and the median family income was $92,188. Males had a median income of $73,125 versus $35,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $58,279. About 1.8% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.2% of those sixty five or over.

References

References

  1. [[West Virginia Legislature]]. (2018). "West Virginia Blue Book, 2017-2018". West Virginia Legislature.
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau.
  3. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". US Census Bureau.
  4. "U.S. Census website". [[United States Census Bureau]].
  5. (October 25, 2007). "US Board on Geographic Names". [[United States Geological Survey]].
  6. Capace, Nancy. (1999). "Encyclopedia of West Virginia". North American Book Dist LLC.
  7. Kenny, Hamill. (1945). "West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains". The Place Name Press.
  8. (February 12, 2011). "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". [[United States Census Bureau]].
  9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". [[United States Census Bureau]].
  10. [http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=724178&cityname=Smithfield%2C+West+Virginia%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Smithfield, West Virginia]
  11. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov.
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