Smithfield
Town in Johnston County, North Carolina
Smithfield is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, with 11,292 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 148 ft (45 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Selma, 3.6 miles E.
- 11,292residents (2020 Census)
- 148 ftelevation · 45 m
- 13.0 sq miland area · 33.6 km²
- 869 / sq mipopulation density
- 27577ZIP code
About Smithfield
Smithfield is a town in and the county seat of Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 11,292. The town is located near North Carolina's Research Triangle and is about 30 miles (48 km) 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 Ham & Yam Festival, walks along the Buffalo Creek Greenway, and the historic downtown district.
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Living in Smithfield
- Median household income
- $43,270
- Median home value
- $242,500
- Median rent
- $658/mo
- Median age
- 44.9
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Smithfield had 11,292 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,292 |
|---|---|
| Density | 869 per sq mi (336 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Smithfield at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnston County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 11,292 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.99 sq mi (33.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5236° N, 78.3522° W |
| ZIP code | 27577 |
| Official website | smithfield-nc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3762520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Smithfield
- Selma3.6 mi E
- Wilson's Mills4.3 mi N
- Pine Level6.0 mi E
- Four Oaks6.5 mi SW
- Micro8.8 mi E
- Clayton10.7 mi NW
- Archer Lodge11.0 mi N
- Princeton11.3 mi E
- Kenly13.7 mi NE
- Benson14.2 mi SW
- Wendell18.1 mi N
- Garner18.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Smithfield
What county is Smithfield in?
Smithfield is in Johnston County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Smithfield, NC?
11,292 people lived in Smithfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Smithfield, NC?
The ZIP code of Smithfield is 27577.
What is the elevation of Smithfield?
148 feet (45 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Smithfield?
Selma (3.6 mi), Wilson's Mills (4.3 mi), Pine Level (6.0 mi), Four Oaks (6.5 mi), Micro (8.8 mi).
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