Smyth County, Virginia
10 public bodies govern here, 1 school district is based here, and USDA lists 2 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.
In four numbers
- People
- 29,420
- Median household income
- $49,883
- ±3,503
- Unemployed
- 3.1%
- 373 of 12,217 in the labour force
- Homes with broadband
- 80.2%
- 10,149 of 12,659 households
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.
Who governs here
County government 1
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Smyth | 29,477 (2021) | 121 Bagley Cir, Marion | Website |
Cities, towns and villages 3
Special districts 6
| Name | What it does | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smyth-Wythe Airport Commission | Air transportation | 8223 Lee Hwy, Rural Retreat | — |
| Smyth-Washington Regional Industrial Facilities Authority | Industrial development | 1021 Terrace Dr, Marion | — |
| Smyth-Bland Regional Library | Libraries | 118 S Sheffey St, Marion | Website |
| District Three Governmental Cooperative | Other public welfare | 4453 Lee Hwy, Marion | Website |
| Smyth-Grayson Kunnarode Authority | Parks and recreation | 121 Bagley Cir, Marion | — |
| Evergreen Soil Conservation District | Soil and water conservation | 340 N Main St, Marion | — |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.
School districts based here
Smyth County Public Schools
School district15 schools
121 Bagley Cir Ste 300, Marion, VA, 24354
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.
Farmers markets
Chilhowie Farmers' Market
325 East Lee Highway Chilhowie, VA, 24319
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
Marion Regional Farmers Market
210 E Cherry St, Marion, VA, 24354
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.