Jefferson County, WV

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Population

56,179

0.909% 1-year growth

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

Median Age

40.7

Poverty Rate

9.73%

Median Household Income

$76,503

5.48% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$240,600

5.85% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

27,210

0.165% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, Jefferson County, WV had a population of 56.2k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $76,503. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Jefferson County, WV grew from 55,673 to 56,179, a 0.909% increase and its median household income grew from $72,526 to $76,503, a 5.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.27%), White (Hispanic) (3.54%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.31%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.47%). NaNk% of the people in Jefferson County, WV speak a non-English language, and 98.1% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jefferson County, WV are American Public University System (11,339 degrees awarded in 2017), Shepherd University (827 degrees), and Catholic Distance University (28 degrees).

The median property value in Jefferson County, WV is $240,600, and the homeownership rate is 74.9%. Most people in Jefferson County, WV commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 35.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson County, WV is 2 cars per household.

Jefferson County, WV borders Washington County, MD, Clarke County, VA, Frederick County, VA, Loudoun County, VA, and Berkeley County, WV.

United States West Virginia Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for West Virginia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in West Virginia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of West Virginia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Jefferson County, WV went to Donald J. Trump with 54.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (39.4%), followed by Other (5.9%). The most partisan county was Grant County, WV with 87.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (54.7%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (39.4%)
Democratic Party
Other (5.9%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 54.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (39.4%), followed by Other (5.9%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of West Virginia.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Jefferson County, WV

54.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in West Virginia

Grant County, WV
87.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Wyoming County, WV
83.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Ritchie County, WV
83.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in West Virginia was Grant County, WV with 87.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in West Virginia colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from West Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Jefferson County, WV is home to a population of 56.2k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2018, 4.99% of Jefferson County, WV residents were born outside of the country (2.8k people).

In 2018, there were 13.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (46.9k people) in Jefferson County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.52k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.99k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
46.9k ± 234
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.52k ± 199
White (Hispanic)
1.99k ± 314

5.54%

Hispanic Population

3.11k people

5.54% of the people in Jefferson County, WV are hispanic (3.11k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jefferson County, WV as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.99%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.8k people

4.96%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

2.76k people

As of 2018, 4.99% of Jefferson County, WV residents (2.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson County, WV was 4.96%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jefferson County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.9

In 2018, the median age of all people in Jefferson County, WV was 40.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 46. But people in Jefferson County, WV are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Jefferson County, WV residents was 40.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,603 ± 1,252 people
India
2,547 ± 1,238 people
China
2,428 ± 1,209 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,603 West Virginia residents, followed by India with 2,547 and China with 2,428.

Citizenship

98.1%

2018 Citizenship

98%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 98.1% of Jefferson County, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson County, WV was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jefferson County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,529 ± 189
Gulf War (1990s)
1,294 ± 206
Gulf War (2001-)
1,110 ± 198

Jefferson County, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.18 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Jefferson County, WV is $76,503. In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson County, WV was Census Tract 9726.02 with a value of $112,328, followed by Census Tract 9722.01 and Census Tract 9728, with respective values of $103,250 and $96,623.

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,552. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Jefferson County, WV employs 27.2k people. The largest industries in Jefferson County, WV are Educational Services (3,085 people), Retail Trade (3,038 people), and Public Administration (2,886 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($90,167), Public Administration ($86,506), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($71,505).

Wages

Median Household Income

$76,503

2018 value

± $3,712

5.48%

1 Year Growth

± 5.95%

Households in Jefferson County, WV have a median annual income of $76,503, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $72,526 in 2017, which represents a 5.48% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Jefferson County, WV compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

$55,526

Average Male Salary in West Virginia

± $2,063

$39,552

Average Female Salary in West Virginia

± $1,541

In 2017, full-time male employees in West Virginia made 1.4 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in West Virginia by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in West Virginia

Asian
$63,277 ± $23,510
American Indian
$44,513 ± $30,224
White
$42,144 ± $1,238

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of West Virginia workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.42 times more than American Indian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in West Virginia.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in West Virginia by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jefferson County, WV is from West Virginia.

0.444

2017 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.444

2016 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2017, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9726.02
Census Tract 9722.01
Census Tract 9728

In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson County, WV was Census Tract 9726.02 with a value of $112,328, followed by Census Tract 9722.01 and Census Tract 9728, with respective values of $103,250 and $96,623.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jefferson County, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.73% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson County, WV (5.31k out of 54.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
4,066 ± 381
Black
497 ± 171
Hispanic
464 ± 152

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson County, WV is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

27.2k

2018 Value

± 962

-0.165%

1 Year decline

± 5.1%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Jefferson County, WV declined at a rate of -0.165%, from 27.3k employees to 27.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson County, WV, are Management Occupations (3,170 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,792 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,240 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson County, WV.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Jefferson County, WV, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (3,170 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,792 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,240 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Jefferson County, WV has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.86 times higher than expected), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.83 times), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (1.64 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Jefferson County, WV, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($96,250), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($91,310), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($89,607).

Industries

Employment by Industries

27.2k

2018 Value

± 962

-0.165%

1 Year decline

± 5.1%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Jefferson County, WV declined at a rate of -0.165%, from 27.3k employees to 27.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson County, WV, are Educational Services (3,085 people), Retail Trade (3,038 people), and Public Administration (2,886 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson County, WV, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson County, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Jefferson County, WV, by number of employees, are Educational Services (3,085 people), Retail Trade (3,038 people), and Public Administration (2,886 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Jefferson County, WV has an unusually high number of Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (2.71 times higher than expected), Public Administration (2.28 times), and Construction (1.28 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Jefferson County, WV, by median earnings, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($90,167), Public Administration ($86,506), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($71,505).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$17.4B
Coal
$7.3B
Pharmaceuticals
$6.62B

In 2015, the top outbound West Virginia product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $17.4B, followed by Coal ($7.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($6.62B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound West Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for West Virginia.

$68B

2015 Value in West Virginia

$86.9B

Projected 2045 Value in West Virginia

27.7% growth

In 2015, total outbound West Virginia trade was $68B. This is expected to increase 27.7% to $86.9B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound West Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Pennsylvania
$10.5B
Ohio
$6.95B
Virginia
$6.94B

In 2015, the top outbound West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Pennsylvania with $10.5B, followed by Ohio with $6.95B and Virginia and $6.94B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that West Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Jefferson County, WV awarded 12,194 degrees. The student population of Jefferson County, WV is skewed towards men, with 30,790 male students and 19,553 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson County, WV are White (7,749 and 64.1%), followed by Black or African American (1,863 and 15.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1,143 and 9.45%), and Unknown (520 and 4.3%).

The largest universities in Jefferson County, WV by number of degrees awarded are American Public University System (11,339 and 93%), Shepherd University (827 and 6.78%), and Catholic Distance University (28 and 0.23%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson County, WV are General Business Administration & Management (1,861 and 15.3%), General Studies (1,320 and 10.8%), and International & Global Studies (772 and 6.33%).

The median tuition costs in Jefferson County, WV are $9,150 for private four year colleges, and $5,364 and $14,955 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

International & Global Studies
367 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
978 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
429 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jefferson County, WV was International & Global Studies with 367 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Jefferson County, WV according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

American Public University System
11,339 degrees awarded
Shepherd University
827 degrees awarded
Catholic Distance University
28 degrees awarded

$5,364

Median In-State Public

$9,150

Median Private

In 2017, the Jefferson County, WV institution with the largest number of graduating students was American Public University System with 11,339 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

7,550

Degrees Awarded to Men

4,644

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 7,550 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson County, WV, which is 1.63 times more than the 4,644 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Jefferson County, WV by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
7,749 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,863 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,143 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Jefferson County, WV were to White students. These 7,749 degrees mean that there were 4.16 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,863 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jefferson County, WV was $240,600 in 2018, which is 1.05 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $227,300 to $240,600, a 5.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson County, WV is 74.9%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Jefferson County, WV have an average commute time of 35.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Jefferson County, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$240,600

2018 Median

± $7,075

$227,300

2017 Median

± $6,682

In 2018, the median property value in Jefferson County, WV grew to to $240,600 from the previous year's value of $227,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Jefferson County, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jefferson County, WV the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$76,503

Median Household Income

± $3,712

20.9k

Number of Households

± 831

In 2018, the median household income of the 20.9k households in Jefferson County, WV grew to $76,503 from the previous year's value of $72,526.

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson County, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Jefferson County, WV distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jefferson County, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

74.9%

2018 Homeownership

74.1%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 74.9% of the housing units in Jefferson County, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Jefferson County, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

35.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson County, WV have a longer commute time (35.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 9.39% of the workforce in Jefferson County, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jefferson County, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
79.2%
Carpooled
9.88%
Worked At Home
5.32%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Jefferson County, WV was Drove Alone (79.2%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.88%) and those who Worked At Home (5.32%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson County, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jefferson County, WV have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

94.8% of the population of Jefferson County, WV has health coverage, with 55.8% on employee plans, 14.2% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 2.72% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in West Virginia was $9,462 in 2014. This is a 5.5% increase from the previous year ($8,969).

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, WV see 1883 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.73% decrease from the previous year (2063 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3132 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1523 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, McDowell County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.7%). Additionally, McDowell County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (44.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,883 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, WV

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, WV see an average of 1,883 patients per year. This represents a 8.73% decrease from the previous year (2,063 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jefferson County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

$9,462

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in West Virginia

$3,917

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,557

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,268

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in West Virginia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.5%, from $8,969 to $9,462.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.18%

Uninsured

55.8%

Employer Coverage

14.2%

Medicaid

10.5%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

2.72%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson County, WV declined by 24.4% from 6.85% to 5.18%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jefferson County, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.