South Tidewater News

Of the 8,492 people living in Smithfield in 2020, 49.8 percent (4,225) were women and 50.2 percent (4,267) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South Tidewater News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 410. In the 65 and over age range, there were 935 females and 763 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	2,792	32.9
Females 18 and over	2,382	28
Males 65 and over	763	9
Females 65 and over	935	11

Source: US Census Bureau