Smithville is a medium-sized city located in the state of Missouri. With a population of 10,785 people and two associated neighborhoods, Smithville is the 79th largest community in Missouri.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 7.65% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Smithville is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Smithville’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

The percentage of people in Smithville who are college-educated is somewhat higher than the average US community of 21.84%: 26.91% of adults in Smithville have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Smithville in 2022 was $36,059, which is wealthy relative to Missouri, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $144,236 for a family of four.

The people who call Smithville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Smithville residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Smithville include German, English, Irish, European, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Smithville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.