Smith township, Pennsylvania
Smith township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Smith township is a geographic entity located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,205. The land area covers 34.46 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,205 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs | ±5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,774 | ±174 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,067 | ±199 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,774 | ±174 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 293 | ±119 |
| Median Home Value | $175,800 | ±$30,956 |
| Median Gross Rent | $940 | ±$137 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,452 | ±$16,753 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,304 | ±$4,429 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | ±5.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 474 | ±219 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,101 | ±216 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.8% | ±6.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 4,204 (2024)
ID: 133902
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 94, SLOVAN PA 15078-0094
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GUS Population: 210,434 (2024)
ID: 173742
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
100 W BEAU ST, STE 702, WASHINGTON PA 15301-4443
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Houston, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Avella, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Avella, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Moon township, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Canonsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Wellsburg, WV |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Western Area Career & Technology Center
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College Vocational | 10.3 mi away | 688 Western Avenue, Canonsburg, PA, 15317 |
7247462890162
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BURGETTSTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 2 KERR ST, BURGETTSTOWN, PA, 15021 |
(724) 947-9780
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Franciscan University of Steubenville
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College | 12.9 mi away | 1235 University Blvd, Steubenville, OH, 43952-1763 |
7402833771
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HERITAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 52 FOURTH ST, MCDONALD, PA, 15057 |
(724) 926-8400
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Trinity Health System School of Nursing
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College | 13.2 mi away | 380 Summit Ave, Steubenville, OH, 43952 |
7402837637
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AVELLA AREA LIBRARY CENTER
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 11 SCHOOL COURT, AVELLA, PA, 15312 |
(724) 587-5688
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Robert Morris University
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College | 13.7 mi away | 6001 University Boulevard, Moon Township, PA, 15108-1189 |
4123973000
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WESTERN ALLEGHENY COMM LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 181 BATEMAN ROAD, OAKDALE, PA, 15071 |
(724) 695-8150
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Washington Health System School of Nursing
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College | 14.4 mi away | 155 Wilson Ave, Washington, PA, 15301 |
7242233172
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MARY H. WEIR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 3442 MAIN STREET, WEIRTON, WV, 26062 |
(304) 797-8510
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PITTSBURGH INTL AP, PA US, located 11.7 miles from Smith township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.3° | 21.4° | 28.8° | 2.96" | 13.3" |
| February | 39.6° | 23.2° | 31.4° | 2.62" | 11.7" |
| March | 49.1° | 30.3° | 39.7° | 3.15" | 7.6" |
| April | 62.4° | 40.7° | 51.5° | 3.32" | 1.0" |
| May | 71.9° | 50.6° | 61.2° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.4° | 59.3° | 69.4° | 4.12" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.9° | 63.4° | 73.2° | 4.26" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.7° | 62.0° | 71.8° | 3.52" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.1° | 54.8° | 64.9° | 3.30" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.1° | 43.7° | 53.4° | 2.83" | 0.4" |
| November | 50.9° | 34.3° | 42.6° | 2.86" | 2.4" |
| December | 40.6° | 26.7° | 33.7° | 2.84" | 7.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovan CDP | CDP | 0.7 mi | — |
| Burgettstown borough | Borough | 1.3 mi | — |
| Joffre CDP | CDP | 1.5 mi | — |
| Atlasburg CDP | CDP | 1.7 mi | — |
| Langeloth CDP | CDP | 2.1 mi | — |
| Bulger CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4212571288. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.