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Jefferson

West Virginia · 527 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 $19,188. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 70.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
527
−7%since 2000
from 567 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,578 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,698 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+8%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
498586675763852200020202024Jefferson
2024534
200020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,188
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,384 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,450
+8%since 2000
from $8,746 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2010
from 2.6% in 2010
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
70.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$885
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 43.5% in 2000
58.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78%(411)
Black11.4%(60)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(31)
Diversity Score41.5%(219)
Diversity Score
42
+13%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+30.2 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+126%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2010
from 77.5% in 2010
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2010
from 24.2% in 2010
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 23.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 36.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2010
from 11.9% in 2010
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.2%
+15.5 ptssince 2010
from 45.7% in 2010
Female
38.8%
−15.5 ptssince 2010
from 54.3% in 2010
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 75.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, West Virginia?

Jefferson, West Virginia has about 527 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson, West Virginia earns about $19,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson, West Virginia expensive?

In Jefferson, West Virginia, the typical rent is about $885 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, West Virginia?

About 3.2% 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 70.1% 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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