This was 4.9 percent higher than the state average of 44.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 11,670.
96.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Smithfield for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 220 | 3.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 959 | 15.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 61 | 1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 587 | 9.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,265 | 20.6 |
Associate's degree | 500 | 8.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,956 | 31.9 |
Master's degree | 430 | 7 |
Professional school degree | 29 | 0.5 |
Doctorate degree | 124 | 2 |