Smith Center, KS is a small rural community located in Smith County in North Central Kansas. It has a population of 1,467 people according to the 2020 US census and a population density of 1,215 people per square mile. This small but tight-knit community is home to many businesses, activities, and organizations. Some local businesses include The Mercantile Grocery Store, Baldwin’s Home & Garden Supply, and Merl's Garage. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities for visitors and locals alike including fishing at Smith Center Lake or playing sand volleyball at the local court. Organizations like the Lions Club and Rotary Club contribute to the community’s overall quality of life. Notable sporting events taking place in Smith Center include Youth Tackle Football and High School Basketball as well as other youth sports programs sponsored by local organizations.
The population in Smith Center is 1,467. There are 1,148 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Smith Center is 48.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Smith Center is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Smith Center
- 56.0% are married
- 7.5% are divorced
- 28.4% are married with children
- 10.7% have children, but are single
Race in Smith Center
- 97.3% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander