The population of East Smethport, Ohio was 29,045 at the 2010 census. The city's median age was 34 years. Its median household income was $32,016, while the median family income was $37,356. The median household size was 2.42 people, and the average household size was 3.09.
The first newspaper published in the area was published by William S. Oviatt. He married Emma Oviatt and Belinda Hall. The two remained in Smethport until he died at the age of 82. In 1890, E. M. Oviatt was named justice of the peace and insurance agent for the city. A native of Pennsylvania, he was educated at home and began his business life at an early age. He later became a millwright and took over the family business in Smethport, and in 1885, he became a member of the renowned Bell Brothers firm.
The East Smethport City, PA was incorporated in 1872. The township is located within the Keating Township, which is a minor civil division in McKean County. Its elevation is 1,512 feet. The city is located in the Eastern time zone, and its corresponding UTC is UTC -5 hours. A map of the city and the surrounding area can be found on the U.S. Geological Survey Map of Smethport, PA.
There are numerous historical records of people living in the town. Some of these records are public records that are publicly available. A few of them were in the military. Some of these were from Smethport, and their descendants were in the military. The town had a long history of wars, which was interrupted by the Panic of 1873. The Great Depression followed, but the population grew steadily.