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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Jefferson

North Carolina · 1,081 residents · 2.152 sq mi
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West Jefferson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,479. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $84,300. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,081
+8%since 1990
from 1,002 in 1990
1990 – 2025
502 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 466 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.0
+10%since 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9461K1K1K2K1990201020202024West Jefferson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,479
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,026 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,799
+75%since 1990
from $11,338 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.9%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 24.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$339
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $273 in 1990
US average: $602
49.5%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 55.7% in 1990
50.5% rent
3.4
+10%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(995)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(4)
Diversity Score1.7%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,004)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(57)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score14.2%(153)
14
+716%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.1%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−7%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in West Jefferson, North Carolina?

West Jefferson, North Carolina has about 1,081 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in West Jefferson, North Carolina?

The typical household in West Jefferson, North Carolina earns about $24,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Jefferson, North Carolina expensive?

In West Jefferson, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $84,300, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in West Jefferson, North Carolina?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in West Jefferson, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Jefferson, North Carolina?

About 18.9% of people in West Jefferson, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Jefferson, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, West Jefferson, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 79 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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