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West Jefferson

Alabama · 417 residents · 1.873 sq mi
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Population has grown 21% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $134,700.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
417
+21%since 2000
from 344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
223 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 184 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+5%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3143874605326051990201020202024West Jefferson
2024581
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,900
+9%since 2000
from $19,256 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,014
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
20.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(383)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score10.7%(45)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
−7%since 2000
from 30.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.6%
−20.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.4%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Jefferson, Alabama?

West Jefferson, Alabama has about 417 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is West Jefferson, Alabama expensive?

In West Jefferson, Alabama, the median home is worth about $134,700, and the typical rent is about $1,014 a month.

How educated are people in West Jefferson, Alabama?

About 10.6% 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 11.3% 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 28 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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