Smithers City, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 904 people, 450 households, and 259 families residing in the city. The population density was 1686.9 people per square mile (651.32/kmē), giving it the 79th most densely populated city among the West Virginia. There were 553 housing units at an average density of 1024.1 per square mile (395.41/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.01 persons, and the average family size was 2.63 persons. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 19.8% under the age of 18, 12.6% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males. The median age is 39.9 years, The median age of males was 34.4 years, for females the median age was 45.3 years. The racial makeup of the city was 815 White, 76 Black or African American, 5 American Indian, 1 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 6 from two or more races and 1 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $20417, it is the 40th lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The median income for a family in the city was $27734, it is 70th poorest city by median family income in West Virginia. The per capita income for the city was $12807, it would be the 72nd lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The median income was $16308, Males have a median income of $17768 versus $14737 for females.
In 2000, 183 pupils and students, of which 60.11% are male and 39.89% are female, 20.24% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 2.73% nursery or pri school, 8.74% kindergarten, 33.88% elementary school, 27.32% high school and 27.32% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 904 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 904 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 901 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 886 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 876 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 870 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 859 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 849 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 849 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 846 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 844 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| Elementary school | 33 | 29 | 62 |
| High school | 36 | 14 | 50 |
| College or graduate school | 31 | 19 | 50 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithers city, West Virginia | $20417 | $27734 | $12807 |
| Fayette County, West Virginia | $24788 | $30243 | $13809 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |