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West Jefferson

Alabama · 482 residents (2025 est.) · 1.873 sq mi
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West Jefferson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,406. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,200. Households here earn about 35% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
581
+69%since 2000
from 344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
310 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 184 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
−1%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:482 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3143874605326051990201020202024West Jefferson
2024581
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,406
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,200
+36%since 2000
from $19,256 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+46%since 2010
from 0.317 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services9.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
9.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+132%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(343)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(565)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(13)
Diversity Score6.7%(39)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
−7%since 2000
from 30.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.9%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 76.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Jefferson, Alabama?

West Jefferson, Alabama has about 581 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Jefferson, Alabama?

The typical household in West Jefferson, Alabama earns about $41,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Jefferson, Alabama expensive?

In West Jefferson, Alabama, the median home is worth about $156,200, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in West Jefferson, Alabama?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in West Jefferson, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Jefferson, Alabama?

About 13.4% of people in West Jefferson, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Jefferson, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, West Jefferson, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 192 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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