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West Jefferson

Ohio · 4,137 residents · 9.919 sq mi
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West Jefferson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,768. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $131,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
4,137
−4%since 2000
from 4,331 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
417 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 437 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+15%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,768
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,949 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,382
+39%since 2000
from $20,425 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$917
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(4,273)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(25)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(80)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(3,859)
Black0.7%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(68)
Asian0.5%(20)
Other1.4%(58)
Diversity Score10.5%(434)
Diversity Score
10
+468%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.1%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Jefferson, Ohio?

West Jefferson, Ohio has about 4,137 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Jefferson, Ohio earns about $57,768 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Jefferson, Ohio expensive?

In West Jefferson, Ohio, the median home is worth about $131,400, and the typical rent is about $917 a month.

How educated are people in West Jefferson, Ohio?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in West Jefferson, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Jefferson, Ohio?

About 6.0% of people in West Jefferson, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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