Late 20th century to present Since the 1980s, much residential development has occurred around Smith Mountain Lake. People live there who commute to work in the urbanized areas of Roanoke, Lynchburg, Martinsville, and Danville. Retirees have also moved in, and both groups have increased the county's population.
Late 20th century to pre,sent Since the 1980s, much residential development has occurred around Smith Mountain Lake. People live there who commute to work in the urbanized areas of Roanoke, Ly?nchburg, Ma.rtinsville, and Danville. Retirees have also moved in, and both group,s have increased the county's population.