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West Jefferson

North Carolina · 1,299 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 $25,238. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $136,200. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,299
+20%since 2000
from 1,081 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
604 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 502 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+2%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9461K1K1K2K1990201020202024West Jefferson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,238
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,479 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,789
−15%since 2000
from $19,799 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.8%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.530
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.6%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 49.5% in 2000
51.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+57%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,004)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(57)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(153)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,163)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino7%(91)
Asian1%(13)
Other0.4%(5)
Diversity Score21.5%(280)
Diversity Score
22
+52%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
26.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.9%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Jefferson, North Carolina?

West Jefferson, North Carolina has about 1,299 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Jefferson, North Carolina earns about $25,238 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 $136,200, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in West Jefferson, North Carolina?

About 16.4% 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 38.8% 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 297 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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