U.S. County · Profile

Jefferson County

59.8KTotal Population
285Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+41.52%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Jefferson County has a population of 59,787 as of 2023. It is located in West Virginia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Jefferson County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):6.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White83.8%50,102
Two or More Races7.5%4,484
Hispanic or Latino6.5%3,886
Black or African American5.5%3,288
Some Other Race1.8%1,076
Asian1.3%777
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%60
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Jefferson County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$93,744
25.7% above national average
Per Capita Income
$42,359
10.5% above national average
Poverty Rate
9.1%
20.9% below national average
Median Age
41.0 years

Income & Poverty

$93,744Median Household Income
$42,359Per Capita Income
9.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$93,744$112,637
Families$113,853$130,254
Married-couple Families$113,853$127,515
Nonfamily Households$50,576$54,622

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Jefferson County, West Virginia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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