Smiths Grove, KY Population

The population of Smiths Grove is 651, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
651
Total Population
48.6
Median age
39.32%
Female population %
154.3:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
55-59 years
Largest age group
49.7
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
5
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

Smiths Grove's population is old compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in Smiths Grove is 48.6, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • Smiths Grove's population under 18 was 15.67%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Smiths Grove's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 19.66% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in Smiths Grove, 13.52% were under the age of 15, 15.21% aged 15 to 29, 51.61% aged 30 to 64, 17.82% aged 65 to 84, and 1.84% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows Smiths Grove's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Smiths Grove, KY population by age group. The largest age group was 55-59 years with a poulation of 103 (15.82% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 139 less females than males in Smiths Grove:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 39.32% females and 60.68% males in Smiths Grove, KY.
  • The Smiths Grove, KY gender ratio is 154.3:100 i.e. 154.3 men to 100 women (1.543).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 67.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 36.
The grouped bar chart shows Smiths Grove, KY population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 55-59 years (67) | Female # 55-59 years (36). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

Smiths Grove's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of Smiths Grove population: 85.25% are White, 8.76% are Black or African American, 3.07% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.23% are Asian and 1.69% are multiracial.
  • Smiths Grove's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the city.
  • By ethnicity, 5 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 646 (99.23% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in Smiths Grove is White with a population of 555 (85.25% of the total population).
The bar chart shows Smiths Grove, KY population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
Smiths Grove, KY population by race. The largest racial group in Smiths Grove is White with a population of 555 (85.25% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

Smiths Grove's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 804 in the year 2009
  • From 2000 to 2010, Smiths Grove's population decreased by 57 (7.34%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, Smiths Grove's population increased by 33 (4.58%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, Smiths Grove's population was lowest in year 2010 at 720.
The graph shows Smiths Grove's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Smiths Grove's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 778. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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