Smithton, PA is a small rural community located in the south-central part of Pennsylvania. It has a population of 425 people and a population density of 3,618 people per square mile. Smithton offers residents a variety of activities year-round. There are several local businesses in Smithton including the Smithton General Store, Smithton Family Diner, and the Smithton Grocery & Butcher Shop offering fresh meats and produce from local farms. Outdoor activities include fishing at nearby Lake Harrisburg or hiking along one of the area's many trails. Community organizations in Smithton include the Lions Club, Chamber Of Commerce, 4H club, and sports teams such as Little League Baseball or Football. There are also several local sporting events held each year like the Annual County Fair and other festivals that attract visitors from all over Pennsylvania.
The population in Smithton is 425. There are 4,167 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Smithton is 39.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Smithton is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Smithton
- 57.0% are married
- 15.6% are divorced
- 27.7% are married with children
- 20.2% have children, but are single
Race in Smithton
- 97.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander