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Jefferson

West Virginia · 676 residents · 0.334 sq mi
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Jefferson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,333. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,700. The poverty rate of 37.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
676
+19%since 2000
from 567 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,024 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,698 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
−1%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
498586675763852200020202024Jefferson
2024534
200020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,333
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,384 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,110
+50%since 2000
from $8,746 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.6%
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
19.6%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 43.5% in 2000
61.7% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.4%
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+33%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(461)
Black16.9%(96)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.6%(208)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(564)
Black12.9%(87)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.6%(160)
Diversity Score59.3%(401)
Diversity Score
59
+62%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+30.7 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.0%
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.0%
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
24.2%
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.9%
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
Female
54.3%
Foreign born
0.0%
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.6%
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, West Virginia?

Jefferson, West Virginia has about 676 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson, West Virginia earns about $18,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson, West Virginia expensive?

In Jefferson, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $71,700, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, West Virginia?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson, West Virginia?

About 37.0% of people in Jefferson, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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