Smethport, Pennsylvania
Smethport: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Smethport is a city located in the county of McKean in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,655 and a population density of 985 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,518 inhabitants.
The city was created 217 years ago in 1806.
Quick Facts about Smethport
| Population : | 1,518 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | McKean County |
| Postal code : | 16749 |
| Area : | 1.68 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,558 feet / 475 meters |
| Capital city : | Smethport is capital of McKean County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1807 (217 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 14:40:33 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 904 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Smethport is located at 41°48'40"N 78°26'41"W (41.8111700, -78.4447400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Smethport decreased by 9.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,655 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,641 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,633 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,622 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,611 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,594 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,571 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,562 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,545 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,530 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,518 | -0.79% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,603 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,200 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,958 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,195 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.7% |
| White only, percent : | 86.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 803 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.2% |
Smethport zip code is 16749.
County name: McKean, County
fips: 42083
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $55,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $741 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $351 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $649 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,210 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.50 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,590 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 97,696 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 46,842 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 105,211 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,511 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $32,119 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,054 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 27.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 534 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 286 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 185 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 30 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 465 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 32 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 462 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,453.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.56 |
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People born in Smethport (6)
People born in Smethport, including politician Albert W. Johnson, football player Bob Hill, United States federal judge Glenn Everell Mencer, .
List
- William A. Brownell (American psychologist) he was born in 19/05/1895
- Lucius Rogers Shero (American classical philologist) he was born in 05/04/1891
- Sarah Amelia Scull (American educator and writer) she was born in 25/11/1834
Schools in Smethport
College & universities near Smethport, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215266 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Bradford (PA) | 16701 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Smethport, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMN | Jamestown, New York | 111 West Third Street | BUS |
| FDN | Fredonia, New York | 1 State University of New York | BUS |
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
Post offices near Smethport
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Smethpor Post Office | Smethport (PA) | 16749 |
Other cities in McKean County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McKean County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Bradford | 13,713 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Bradford | 4,564 | City in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Kane | 3,421 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Lafayette | 2,023 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Port Allegany | 1,991 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Wetmore | 1,552 | Township in McKean County, Pennsylvania |
| Mount Jewett | 842 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Eldred | 754 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Bingham | 661 | Township in Potter County, Pennsylvania |
| Lewis Run | 564 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Norwich | 540 | Township in McKean County, Pennsylvania |
| McKean | 366 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Sergeant | 131 | Human settlement in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Smethport distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
