Jefferson County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59,260 | — | #904 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $98,806 | +31.5% | #179 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.0 years | +5.4% | #1,817 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $350,800 | +24.4% | #414 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,108 | -4.7% | #707 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | -31.1% | #501 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jefferson County has a population of 59,260, making it the #904 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jefferson County is $98,806, ranking #179 out of 3,222 counties — 31.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.7% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Jefferson County is $350,800 (+24.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,108/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.3%.
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94.0% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.
About Jefferson County, West Virginia
Jefferson County, West Virginia has a total population of 59,260, making it the 904th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson County is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jefferson County is $98,806, which ranks #179 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Jefferson County is $350,800, 24.4% above the national median. Renters in Jefferson County pay a median gross rent of $1,108 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jefferson County, 33.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 41.0 min.
Jefferson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.6%).
All data for Jefferson County, West Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.