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Smithfield is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. In 2006, the estimated population was 12,271.(External Link

) It is the county seat of Johnston County. Smithfield is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region. The city is home to the Ava Gardner Museum.

Geography

Smithfield is located at (35.509129, -78.346456).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 11.4 square miles (29.6 km²), of which, 11.4 square miles (29.6 km²) of it's land and 0.09% is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 11,510 people, 4,417 households, and 2,676 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,007.6 people per square mile (389.1/km²). There were 4,674 housing units at an average density of 409.2/sq mi (158.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 57.4%White, 31% African American, 9.9% Hispanic, 0.43% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 4.14% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races.
   There were 4,417 households out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.97.
   In the town the population was spread out with 21.3% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.
   The median income for a household in the town was $27,813. Males had a median income of $29,567 versus $24,440 for females. About 14.5% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.1% of those under age 18 and 19.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Johnston Christian Academy
South Smithfield Elementary School
West Smithfield Elementary School
Smithfield Middle School
South Campus Community School
Johnston County Middle College High School
Smithfield-Selma High School
AIG Center
Johnston Community College

Notable people from Smithfield

Ava Gardner - Academy Award nominated actress; wife of Frank Sinatra

Barry Foote - former Major League Baseball catcher

Gregory Helms - professional wrestler

Amber O'Neal - professional wrestlerFurther Information

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