Time Zone: Smyth County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Marion is the Seat for Smyth County.
Smyth County was founded in 1832.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Smyth had a population of 31,738 people. This is a decrease of 4.06% since the last Census (which gave a population of 33,081 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Smyth represented 0.47% of the total population of Virginia, making it the state's 33rd most populous county (out of 134 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 32,208 | -2.64% | +1.48% since 2009 |
2009 | 31,738 | -4.06% | -0.37% since 2008 |
2008 | 31,857 | -3.7% | -0.41% since 2007 |
2007 | 31,988 | -3.3% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 33,081 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Smyth County Census Page for Smyth County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Smyth County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Smyth County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Marion | 5,926 | 6,349 | 6.66% decrease |
Saltville | 2,185 | 2,204 | 0.86% decrease |
Chilhowie | 1,735 | 1,827 | 5.04% decrease |
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