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Jefferson County

West Virginia · 57,701 residents · 209.296 sq mi
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Jefferson County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,551. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $261,500. Households here earn about 72% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57,701
+37%since 2000
from 42,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
276 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+13%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K41K48K55K62K1990201020202024Jefferson County
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,551
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,374 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,722
+80%since 2000
from $20,441 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$261,500
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+27%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(37,958)
Black6%(2,539)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(734)
Asian0.6%(250)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.8%(8,362)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(45,784)
Black5.9%(3,379)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(4,137)
Asian1.4%(817)
Other4.1%(2,368)
Diversity Score41.5%(23,953)
Segregation Score15.1%(8,724)
Diversity Score
42
+109%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 29.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, West Virginia?

Jefferson County, West Virginia has about 57,701 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, West Virginia earns about $82,551 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson County, West Virginia expensive?

In Jefferson County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $261,500, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, West Virginia?

About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, West Virginia?

About 9.4% of people in Jefferson County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson County, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,775 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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15 census tracts
Census Tract 9728Census Tract 9725.01Census Tract 9722.01Census Tract 9725.06Census Tract 9723Census Tract 9725.03Census Tract 9726.02Census Tract 9724.02Census Tract 9727.02Census Tract 9727.01Census Tract 9724.01Census Tract 9722.04Census Tract 9725.05Census Tract 9722.03Census Tract 9726.01
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 25414ZIP 25425ZIP 25430ZIP 25443ZIP 25438ZIP 25442ZIP 25446ZIP 25432
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