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West Jefferson

Alabama · 338 residents · 1.873 sq mi
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West Jefferson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,412. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
338
−2%since 2000
from 344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
180 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 184 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+5%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3143874605326051990201020202024West Jefferson
2024581
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,412
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,045
+20%since 2000
from $19,256 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.9%
+32.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+7%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(326)
Black1.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.7%(46)
Diversity Score29.8%(101)
Diversity Score
30
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+15%since 2000
from 30.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.2%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Jefferson, Alabama?

West Jefferson, Alabama has about 338 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Jefferson, Alabama earns about $49,412 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 $86,000, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in West Jefferson, Alabama?

About 7.3% 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 3.9% of people in West Jefferson, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Jefferson, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, West Jefferson, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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