Smithfield is a medium-sized city located in the state of Utah. With a population of 14,726 people and two associated neighborhoods, Smithfield is the 53rd largest community in Utah. Much of the housing stock in Smithfield was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Smithfield economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Smithfield, where the median household income is $90,602.00.

Also of interest is that Smithfield has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Smithfield telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 18.20% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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.

Smithfield 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, Smithfield’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Smithfield is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 41.61% of adults in Smithfield have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

The per capita income in Smithfield in 2022 was $30,186, which is lower middle income relative to Utah and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $120,744 for a family of four. However, Smithfield contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Smithfield home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Smithfield residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Smithfield include English, Danish, German, Swedish, and European.

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