Smithfield, North Carolina
Smithfield: County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina
About
Smithfield is a city located in the county of Johnston in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,966 and a population density of 349 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,333 inhabitants.
The city was created 247 years ago in 1777.
Quick Facts about Smithfield
Population : | 13,333 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | North Carolina (United States) |
County : | Johnston County |
Postal code : | 27577 |
Phone Area Codes : | 919 |
Area : | 31.45 km2 |
Official name : | Town of Smithfield |
Continent : | North America |
Altitude : | 148 feet / 45 meters |
Capital city : | Smithfield is capital of Johnston County |
Establishment : | May 05, 1777 (247 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 01:39:01 (25th November 2024) |
Density : | 424 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 17.75% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Smithfield is located at 35°30'31"N 78°20'22"W (35.5084900, -78.3394500).
Smithfield map
- Official Website
Official website of Smithfield
Demographics
The population of Smithfield increased by 17.75% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 10,966 | - | census |
2011 | 11,244 | 2.47% | estimation process |
2012 | 11,338 | 0.83% | estimation process |
2013 | 11,484 | 1.27% | estimation process |
2014 | 11,686 | 1.73% | estimation process |
2015 | 11,864 | 1.5% | estimation process |
2016 | 12,098 | 1.93% | estimation process |
2017 | 12,383 | 2.3% | estimation process |
2018 | 12,684 | 2.37% | estimation process |
2019 | 12,985 | 2.32% | estimation process |
2020 | 13,333 | 2.61% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Smithfield
1 Ava Gardner Museum
325 E Market St, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Arboretum at Johnston Community College
245 College Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Wild Bills Western Town- Shadowhawk
494 Bonnie Ave, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Smithfield
1 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
1109 Outlet Center Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
100 Towne Centre Pl, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Outback Steakhouse
911 Outlet Center Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Texas Steakhouse & Saloon
235 Outlet Center Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q
924 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Smithfield
1 Best Western Smithfield Inn
145 S Equity Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Smithfield-Selma, NC
250 N Equity Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Super 8 by Wyndham Smithfield
735 Outlet Center Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Sleep Inn & Suites Smithfield Near I-95
270 N Equity Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Smithfield Selma/I-95
809 Venture Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Smithfield
1 Smithfield Town Hall
350 E Market St, Smithfield, NC 27577 ➦ Show Map
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2 Wilson's Mills Town Hall
100 Railroad St, Smithfield, NC 27577 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Smithfield (16)
People born in Smithfield, including professional wrestler Gregory Helms, politician William Cary Renfrow, football offensive tackle Willie Smith, .
List
- Barry Foote (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 16/02/1952
- Curtis Whitley (American football player (1969-2008)) he was born in 10/05/1969
- Doug Berger (American politician)
- James Ward Morris (United States federal judge) he was born in 14/11/1890
- John Townsend (Canadian clinical psychologist and author) he was born in 01/06/1952
- Neal Lancaster (American professional golfer) he was born in 13/09/1962
- Ray Tanner (American baseball player and coach, college athletics administrator) he was born in 25/03/1958
- John DeBerniere Hooper (American classicist) he was born in 06/09/1811
- Jonathan Williams (American football player) he was born in 21/08/1988
- Larry C. Strickland he was born in 07/06/1955
- Gary Clark (American basketball player) he was born in 16/11/1994
- Allen Wellons he was born in 12/03/1949
- Vera Rackley Jenkins (U.S. military veteran) she was born in 01/01/1919
Schools in Smithfield
College & universities near Smithfield, NC
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
198774 | Johnston Community College | Smithfield (NC) | 27577-2350 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Smithfield, NC
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
GBO | Goldsboro, NC | 1615 East Beech Street | BUS |
RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
NSF | North Carolina State Fair station | 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Smithfield
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Smithfield Post Office | Smithfield (NC) | 27577 |
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Other cities in Johnston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Johnston County , NC.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Clayton | 26,458 | Town in North Carolina |
Selma | 7,323 | Town of the United States |
Archer Lodge | 5,322 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
Benson | 4,024 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
Four Oaks | 2,387 | Town of the United States |
Wilsons Mills | 2,277 | Park in the United States of America |
Pine Level | 1,861 | City in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Kenly | 1,624 | Town of the United States |
Princeton | 1,425 | Town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States |
Micro | 553 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Smithfield distances to largest North Carolina cities