Smith Island, MD

Census Place

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2023 Population

340

4.76% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Angela Alsobrooks

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

57.2

4% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

17.9%

73.1% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$82,443

0.525% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$104,800

4.12% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

139

10.3% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Smith Island, MD had a population of 340 people with a median age of 57.2 and a median household income of $82,443. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Smith Island, MD declined from 357 to 340, a −4.76% decrease and its median household income declined from $82,878 to $82,443, a −0.525% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Smith Island, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (97.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.47%), Other (Hispanic) (0.588%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.588%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Smith Island, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Smith Island, MD are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Smith Island, MD was $104,800, and the homeownership rate was 87.7%.

Most people in Smith Island, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 8.73 minutes. The average car ownership in Smith Island, MD was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Smith Island, MD is home to a population of 340 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.588% of Smith Island, MD residents were born outside of the country (2 people).

In 2023, there were 66.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (331 people) in Smith Island, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Smith Island, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Smith Island, MD was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Smith Island, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Smith Island, MD

White (Non-Hispanic)
331 ± 146
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5 ± 8
Other (Hispanic)
2 ± 3

0.588%

Hispanic Population

2 people

0.588% of the people in Smith Island, MD are hispanic (2 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Smith Island, MD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Maryland.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
115,960 ± 8,281 people
India
61,668 ± 6,066 people
Nigeria
45,887 ± 5,240 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 115,960 Maryland residents, followed by India with 61,668 and Nigeria with 45,887.

Foreign-Born Population

0.588%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2 people

0.84%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3 people

As of 2023, 0.588% of Smith Island, MD residents (2 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Smith Island, MD was 0.84%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Smith Island, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4 ± 21
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 20
Vietnam
0 ± 24

Smith Island, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), NaNy times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Smith Island, MD employs 139 people. The largest industries in Smith Island, MD are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (29 people), Transportation & Warehousing (23 people), and Wholesale Trade (21 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,750), Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,750), and Total ($34,702).

Males in Maryland have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,266. The income inequality in Maryland (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

139

2023 Value

± 112

−10.3%

1 Year decline

± 118%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Smith Island, MD declined at a rate of −10.3%, from 155 employees to 139 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Smith Island, MD, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (50 people), Transportation Occupations (38 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (19 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Smith Island, MD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

139

2023 Value

± 112

−10.3%

1 Year decline

± 118%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Smith Island, MD declined at a rate of −10.3%, from 155 employees to 139 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Smith Island, MD, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (29 people), Transportation & Warehousing (23 people), and Wholesale Trade (21 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Smith Island, MD, though some of these residents may live in Smith Island, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland.

Y-Axis

0.617%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maryland.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Smith Island, MD. Showing the available data for Maryland.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (62.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.1%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (1.09%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maryland

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Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Angela Alsobrooks

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing Maryland.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maryland

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maryland have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.05% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Bachelors Degree (1.04M), and Some college (961k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Smith Island, MD was $104,800 in 2023, which is 0.345 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $109,300 to $104,800, a 4.12% decrease. The homeownership rate in Smith Island, MD is 87.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Smith Island, MD have an average commute time of 8.73 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Smith Island, MD is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$104,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$16,083

$150

Median Property Taxes

±$85

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Smith Island, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Smith Island, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

87.7%

Homeownership

2023

68.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 87.7% of the housing units in Smith Island, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 89.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Smith Island, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Smith Island, MD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$82,443

Median Household Income

± $23,388

171

Number of Households

± 98

In 2023, the median household income of the 171 households in Smith Island, MD declined from $82,443 from the previous year's value of $82,878.

The following chart displays the households in Smith Island, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Smith Island, MD is from Maryland.

0.454

2022 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Maryland

In 2022, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maryland across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (31.7%)
Worked At Home (23.7%)
Other (22.3%)

In 2023, 31.7% of workers in Smith Island, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (23.7%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (22.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

8.73 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Smith Island, MD have a shorter commute time (8.73 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Smith Island, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Smith Island, MD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Smith Island, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Smith Island, MD have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Smith Island, MD (61 out of 340 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 12 - 14.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Smith Island, MD is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.2% of the population of Smith Island, MD has health coverage, with 32.4% on employee plans, 28.5% on Medicaid, 27.1% on Medicare, 3.82% on non-group plans, and 4.41% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Somerset County, MD see 3182 patients per year on average, which represents a 24.2% increase from the previous year (2562 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 464 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 323 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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3,182 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Somerset County, MD

Primary care physicians in Somerset County, MD see an average of 3,182 patients per year. This represents a 24.2% increase from the previous year (2,562 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Somerset County, MD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.1% under 18 years, 1.76% between 18 and 34 years, 45% between 35 and 64 years, and 36.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.82%

Uninsured

32.4%

Employer Coverage

28.5%

Medicaid

27.1%

Medicare

3.82%

Non-Group

4.41%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Smith Island, MD grew by 95% from 1.96% to 3.82%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Smith Island, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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