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Smithfield, Illinois
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Location of Smithfield in Fulton County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton |
| Township | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 191 |
| • Density | 410.75/sq mi (158.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61477
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-70226 |
| GNIS ID | 2399831 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Smithfield, Illinois |
Smithfield is a small village located in Fulton County, Illinois, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a population of 191 people, based on the 2020 census. The village got its name from Dr. Joseph N. Smith.
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Where is Smithfield Located?
Smithfield is found in the western part of Fulton County. A main road, Illinois Route 95, runs along the northern edge of the village. This highway can take you about 6 miles (9.7 km) east to Cuba. If you travel west on the same road, you'll reach Marietta in about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
The county seat of Fulton County, Lewistown, is about 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Smithfield. You can get there by taking Illinois Route 95 and then Illinois Route 97.
How Big is Smithfield?
According to information from 2021, Smithfield covers a total area of about 0.47 square miles (1.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Railroad Connections
Smithfield is served by the Keokuk Junction Railway. This railway is part of a larger company called Pioneer Railcorp. In the past, the tracks that run through Smithfield were used by BNSF, another big railroad company.
What is the History of Smithfield?
Smithfield was first established in the year 1868. It has a long history, even though it's a small village.
Important Events in Smithfield's Past
A big event in Smithfield's history happened in 1900 when a large part of the village was destroyed by a fire.
The village's railway history also changed over time. Smithfield used to be served by the TP&W (Toledo, Peoria And Western Railway). Later, these tracks were sold to the KJRY (Keokuk Junction Railway), which still serves the area today.
Old Buildings and Businesses
In earlier times, Smithfield had several important businesses that are no longer there. These included a grocery store, a bank, a hardware store, and a railroad depot.
Today, the old bank building has been turned into a historic museum. The Red Brick School is also a historic site. You can even see the old jail cells from the village's former jail in the parking lot of the Red Brick School.
Who Lives in Smithfield?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 118 | — | |
| 1900 | 420 | — | |
| 1910 | 389 | −7.4% | |
| 1920 | 385 | −1.0% | |
| 1930 | 315 | −18.2% | |
| 1940 | 359 | 14.0% | |
| 1950 | 355 | −1.1% | |
| 1960 | 329 | −7.3% | |
| 1970 | 318 | −3.3% | |
| 1980 | 340 | 6.9% | |
| 1990 | 277 | −18.5% | |
| 2000 | 214 | −22.7% | |
| 2010 | 230 | 7.5% | |
| 2020 | 191 | −17.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The most recent count, the 2020 census, showed that 191 people live in Smithfield. There were 100 households, and 57 of these were families. This means there are about 410 people per square mile (158 people per square kilometer).
Population Breakdown
Most of the people in Smithfield are White, making up about 95.81% of the population. A small percentage (1.05%) are from other races, and 3.14% are from two or more races. About 1.05% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 100 households in Smithfield:
- 18% have children under 18 living with them.
- 47% are married couples living together.
- 2% are female householders without a husband present.
- 43% are non-family households.
About 38% of all households are made up of people living alone. And 24% of households have someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household has about 2.19 people, and the average family has about 1.81 people.
Age of Residents
The people living in Smithfield have a wide range of ages:
- 11.6% are under 18 years old.
- 5.5% are between 18 and 24 years old.
- 18.8% are between 25 and 44 years old.
- 31.5% are between 45 and 64 years old.
- 32.6% are 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Smithfield is 60.3 years. For every 100 females, there are about 112.9 males.
Income Information
The typical income for a household in Smithfield is $43,750 per year. For families, the typical income is $49,219 per year. The average income per person in the village is $26,699.
About 14% of families and 13.3% of all people in Smithfield live below the poverty line. This includes 38.1% of those under 18 and 5.1% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
- In Spanish: Smithfield (Illinois) para niños
