Smithville, a neighborhood in Duluth, Minnesota, is categorized as a Low Diversity area with a predominantly White population of 90% in 2022. The community has experienced economic growth over the past decade, with median income increasing from $53,238 in 2013 to $61,041 in 2022. Smithville is notable for its historic charm, featuring well-preserved 19th-century buildings that attract history enthusiasts and tourists.

Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Smithville has maintained its Low Diversity classification, with the White population consistently above 75%. However, subtle shifts indicate a slow trend towards increased diversity. The White population decreased from 96% in 2013 to 90% in 2022. The Hispanic population grew from 1% in 2013 to 4% by 2020, but dropped to 1% in 2022. The Native American population increased from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The Two or More Races category doubled from 2% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. These gradual changes suggest that Smithville may be slowly transitioning towards a more diverse community.

The neighborhood has experienced significant economic growth, with median income increasing by approximately 14.7% from 2013 to 2022. This growth correlates with the subtle demographic shifts. As the community became slightly more diverse, median income generally increased. The peak median income of $64,708 in 2021 coincided with the lowest percentage of White population (89%) and highest percentage of Native American population (3%). The slight decrease in median income from 2021 to 2022 ($64,708 to $61,041) occurred alongside a small increase in the White population (89% to 90%) and decrease in the Hispanic population (4% to 1%). These correlations suggest that increasing diversity might be associated with economic growth in Smithville.