Smithers, WV

City

Demographics of Smithers

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

22.8%

Households with Children

19.6%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.0%
School Age (5-17): 5.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.4%
Working Age (35-54): 21.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.7%
Seniors (65+): 36.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.0%
High School / GED: 42.3%
Some College or Associate's: 27.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 7.1%
Single Parents: 12.5%
Couples & Adults: 31.2%
Living Alone: 49.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 14.2%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 4.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 16.8%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 83.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 58.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 80.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 16.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 100.0%
Spanish: 0.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.3%
Elementary (1-4): 0.6%
Middle School (5-8): 0.4%
High School (9-12): 0.0%
College / Graduate: 2.4%
Not Enrolled: 95.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Smithers

Greencastle / Hollygrove

East Kingston / Lively

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources