Jefferson County, WV

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2021 Population

57,542

1.09% 1-year growth

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0.244% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.71%

2.78% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$86,711

5.04% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$276,700

5.81% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

28,446

1.01% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Jefferson County, WV had a population of 57.5k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $86,711. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jefferson County, WV grew from 56,922 to 57,542, a 1.09% increase and its median household income grew from $82,551 to $86,711, a 5.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (82%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.49%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.65%), White (Hispanic) (2.99%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.17%).

None of the households in Jefferson County, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in Jefferson County, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jefferson County, WV are American Public University System (14,306 degrees awarded in 2021), Shepherd University (630 degrees), and Catholic Distance University (475398) (44 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Jefferson County, WV was $276,700, and the homeownership rate was 78.8%.

Most people in Jefferson County, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson County, WV was 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

Population & Diversity

Jefferson County, WV is home to a population of 57.5k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.69% of Jefferson County, WV residents were born outside of the country (2.7k people).

In 2021, there were 14.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.2k people) in Jefferson County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.16k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

98.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.1% of Jefferson County, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson County, WV was 98.1%, 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.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
47.2k ± 463
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.16k ± 223
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.1k ± 321

6.18%

Hispanic Population

3.56k people

6.18% of the people in Jefferson County, WV are hispanic (3.56k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
2,200 ± 1,151 people
China
1,989 ± 1,094 people
Mexico
1,564 ± 971 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was India, the natal country of 2,200 West Virginia residents, followed by China with 1,989 and Mexico with 1,564.

Foreign-Born Population

4.69%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.7k people

4.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.79k people

As of 2021, 4.69% of Jefferson County, WV residents (2.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson County, WV was 4.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,286 ± 263
Vietnam
1,263 ± 196
Gulf War (1990s)
1,002 ± 221

Jefferson County, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson County, WV employs 28.4k people. The largest industries in Jefferson County, WV are Retail Trade (3,604 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,222 people), and Educational Services (2,959 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($96,500), Information ($91,071), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($78,993).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,027. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

28.4k

2021 Value

± 1,168

1.01%

1 Year growth

± 5.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson County, WV grew at a rate of 1.01%, from 28.2k employees to 28.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson County, WV, are Management Occupations (3,340 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,837 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,398 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson County, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

28.4k

2021 Value

± 1,168

1.01%

1 Year growth

± 5.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson County, WV grew at a rate of 1.01%, from 28.2k employees to 28.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson County, WV, are Retail Trade (3,604 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,222 people), and Educational Services (2,959 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,102

Median earning men ± $2,142

$37,365

Median earning women ± $2,893

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($106,521), Information ($105,217), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($91,786).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($71,800), Construction ($60,125), and Manufacturing ($58,411).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

265
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
203
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
196
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$163k
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
$138k
Manufacturing
$60.9k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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.
$13.7B
Pharmaceuticals
$6.8B
Coal
$5.5B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $13.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($6.8B) and Coal ($5.5B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$68.8B

2020 Value in West Virginia

$114B

Projected 2050 Value in West Virginia

66.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound West Virginia trade was $68.8B. This is expected to increase 66.4% to $114B by 2050.

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

Ohio
$11.9B
Pennsylvania
$6.59B
Virginia
$5.87B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $11.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $6.59B and Virginia and $5.87B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jefferson County, WV went to Donald J. Trump with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.53%).

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 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (54.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.53%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Jefferson County, WV for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

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Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

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, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 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.

Education

In 2021, universities in Jefferson County, WV awarded 14,980 degrees. The student population of Jefferson County, WV in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 31,685 male students and 19,801 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson County, WV are White (8,419 and 56.8%), followed by Black or African American (2,269 and 15.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1,900 and 12.8%), and Unknown (1,116 and 7.53%).

The largest universities in Jefferson County, WV by number of degrees awarded are American Public University System (14,306 and 95.5%), Shepherd University (630 and 4.21%), and Catholic Distance University (475398) (44 and 0.294%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson County, WV are General Business Administration & Management (2,835 and 18.9%), General Studies (1,884 and 12.6%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (730 and 4.87%).

The median tuition costs in Jefferson County, WV are $7,320 for private four year colleges, and $5,790 and $15,276 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Jefferson County, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 51,486 (61.5% men and 38.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 51,486 students enrolled in Jefferson County, WV, 61.5% men and 38.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 26,464 records, of which 36.8% were women and 63.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Intelligence
425 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1,550 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
499 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jefferson County, WV was General Intelligence with 425 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

American Public University System
14,306 degrees awarded
Shepherd University
630 degrees awarded
Catholic Distance University (475398)
44 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was American Public University System with 14,306 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 9,535 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson County, WV, which is 1.75 times more than the 5,445 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8,419 degrees mean that there were 3.71 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,269 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($7,320) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,994) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.603% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.522% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (575k), Some college (293k), and Secondary Education (220k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jefferson County, WV was $276,700 in 2021, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $261,500 to $276,700, a 5.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson County, WV is 78.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jefferson County, WV have an average commute time of 36.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jefferson County, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jefferson County, WV is $86,711. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson County, WV was Census Tract 9725.01 with a value of $123,250, followed by Census Tract 9726.02 and Census Tract 9728, with respective values of $114,234 and $108,632.

In 2022, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.989%.

Housing

Property

$276,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,065

$16,670

Median Property Taxes

±$844

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units 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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jefferson County, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78.8%

Homeownership

2021

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 78.8% of the housing units in Jefferson County, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jefferson County, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9725.01
Census Tract 9726.02
Census Tract 9728

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson County, WV was Census Tract 9725.01 with a value of $123,250, followed by Census Tract 9726.02 and Census Tract 9728, with respective values of $114,234 and $108,632.

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

Household Income

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

$86,711

Median Household Income

± $4,155

21.2k

Number of Households

± 920

In 2021, the median household income of the 21.2k households in Jefferson County, WV grew to $86,711 from the previous year's value of $82,551.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.26% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.8%)
Worked At Home (9.55%)
Carpooled (8.53%)

In 2021, 76.8% of workers in Jefferson County, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.55%) and those who carpooled to work (8.53%).

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.

Commute Time

36.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson County, WV have a longer commute time (36.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 8.42% 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.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.989%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.71% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson County, WV (5.44k out of 56k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 9.1% of the children was living in poverty in Jefferson County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 187 in Jefferson County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 48.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.7% of the population of Jefferson County, WV has health coverage, with 52.6% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 2.73% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, WV see 1905 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.581% increase from the previous year (1894 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3026 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1027 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,905 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, WV

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, WV see an average of 1,905 patients per year. This represents a 0.581% increase from the previous year (1,894 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 42.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.33%

Uninsured

52.6%

Employer Coverage

14.3%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

2.73%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson County, WV grew by 3.91% from 5.12% to 5.33%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 29.8 in Jefferson County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jefferson County, WV.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.6% in Jefferson County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jefferson County, WV.

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