Smithfield, North Carolina
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Smithfield is a town in and the county seat of Johnston County, North Carolina,[1] United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 11,292.[2][3] The town is located near North Carolina's Research Triangle and is about Script error: No such module "convert". southeast of downtown Raleigh. The Raleigh-Durham-Cary combined statistical area has a population over 2 million residents.
Smithfield is home to the Ava Gardner Museum, Wild Bill's Western Town named Shadowhawk, and is situated along the Neuse River, where visitors enjoy the annual Smithfield Ham and Yam Festival, walks along the Buffalo Creek Greenway, and the historic downtown district.
History
Smithfield, Johnston County's first town and second county seat after Hinton's Quarter, was chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly on April 23, 1777.[4][5]
Geography
Smithfield is in central Johnston County and is bordered to the northeast by Selma. Interstate 95 runs along the southeastern edge of the town, with access from Exits 93, 95, and 97. I-95 leads northeast Script error: No such module "convert". to Rocky Mount and southwest the same distance to Fayetteville. U.S. Route 301 passes through Selma on Brightleaf Boulevard, leading northeast Script error: No such module "convert". to the center of Selma and southwest Script error: No such module "convert". to Benson. U.S. Route 70 passes just northeast of Smithfield, leading northwest Script error: No such module "convert". to Raleigh, and southeast Script error: No such module "convert". to Goldsboro. U.S. Route 70 Business passes through the center of Smithfield as Market Street.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert"., or 0.11%, is covered by water.[2] The Neuse River runs through the town west of the downtown area, separating it from the neighborhood of West Smithfield.
Climate
Smithfield has a humid subtropical climate(Cfa), with cool winters and hot summers. Its climate is famous for the growth of pine forests with laurel understory as well as live oaks.
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Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1850 | 329 | — | |
| 1870 | 415 | — | |
| 1880 | 485 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1890 | 550 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1900 | 764 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 1,347 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 1,895 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 2,543 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 3,678 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 5,574 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 6,117 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 6,677 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 7,288 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 7,540 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 11,510 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 10,966 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 11,292 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 5,011 | 44.38% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3,101 | 27.46% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 105 | 0.93% |
| Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.05% |
| Other/mixed | 363 | 3.21% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,666 | 23.61% |
As of the 2020 United States census, 11,292 people, 4,951 households, and 2,919 families resided in the town.
2000 census
As of the census[8] of 2000, 11,510 people, 4,417 households, and 2,676 families resided in the town. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. The 4,674 housing units had an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the town was 62.66% White, 30.99% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 4.16% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 9.9% of the population.
Of the 4,417 households, 26.6% had children under 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.4% were not families. About 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.30, and the average family size was 2.97.
In the town, the age distribution was 21.3% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 97.6 males. The median income for a household in the town was $27,813, and for a family was $37,929. Males had a median income of $29,567 versus $24,440 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,012. About 14.5% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.1% of those under 18 and 19.2% of those 65 or over.
Government
Smithfield has a council–manager form of government. The council, the town's legislative body, consists of seven members and a mayor. The council sets policy, and the manager oversees day-to-day operations.
Education
All of the county is in the Johnston County Schools school district.[9]
- South Smithfield Elementary School
- West Smithfield Elementary School
- Smithfield Middle School
- The Innovation Academy at South Campus
- Johnston County Middle College High School
- Johnston County Early College Academy
- Smithfield-Selma High School
Other institutions:
- Neuse Charter School
- Johnston Community College
Infrastructure
- UNC Health Care - Johnston Health
Notable people
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See also
- List of municipalities in North Carolina
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Johnston County, North Carolina
References
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Further reading
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External links
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