Jefferson, WV

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    2024 Population
    534
    US Senator
    Shelley Moore Capito
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jim Justice
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    28.8
    5.57% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    54.7%
    4.01% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $39,861
    2024 Median Property Value
    $73,800
    4.03% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    138
    23.8% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Jefferson, 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.

    100% of the residents in Jefferson, WV are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Jefferson, WV was $73,800, and the homeownership rate was 38.3%.

    Most people in Jefferson, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson, WV was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Jefferson, WV is home to a population of 534 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.562% of Jefferson, WV residents were born outside of the country (3 people).

    In 2024, there were 5.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (444 people) in Jefferson, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 83 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Jefferson, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson, WV was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson, WV
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      444 ± 233
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      83 ± 118
    3. White (Hispanic)
      4 ± 21
    1.31%
    Hispanic Population
    7 people

    In 2024, there were 5.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (444 people) in Jefferson, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 83 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.31% of the people in Jefferson, WV are hispanic (7 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Jefferson, WV as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,614 ± 1,254 people
    2. Philippines
      2,231 ± 1,159 people
    3. India
      2,211 ± 1,154 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,614 West Virginia residents, followed by Philippines with 2,231 and India with 2,211.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.562%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3 people
    0.919%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    6 people

    As of 2024, 0.562% of Jefferson, WV residents (3 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson, WV was 0.919%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Vietnam
    Most Common Service Period
    9 ± 23

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    Health

    95.6% of the population of Jefferson, WV has health coverage, with 21.9% on employee plans, 47.7% on Medicaid, 6.78% on Medicare, 19.3% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1,319 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,319 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1705 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 506 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53% were men and 47% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 32.2% between 18 and 34 years, 28.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53% were men and 47% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    4.38%
    Uninsured
    21.9%
    Employer Coverage
    47.7%
    Medicaid
    6.78%
    Medicare
    19.3%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson, WV declined by 2.32% from 4.48% to 4.38%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Jefferson, WV employs 138 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Jefferson, WV were Retail Trade (40 people), Public Administration (30 people), and Educational Services (20 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($33,500) and Retail Trade ($23,750).

    Employment

    Occupations

    138
    2024 Value
    ± 111
    −23.8%
    1 Year decline
    ± 135%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Jefferson, WV declined at a rate of −23.8%, from 181 employees to 138 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson, WV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (56 people), Material Moving Occupations (26 people), and Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (20 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson, WV.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    138
    2024 Value
    ± 111
    −23.8%
    1 Year decline
    ± 135%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Jefferson, WV declined at a rate of −23.8%, from 181 employees to 138 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson, WV, are Retail Trade (40 people), Public Administration (30 people), and Educational Services (20 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson, WV, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    0.583%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

    Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice 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

    Voting results are not available for Jefferson, WV. Showing the available data for West Virginia.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (70%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (28.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.17%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from West Virginia

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    Shelley Moore Capito
    Senator from West Virginia2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Jim Justice
    Senator from West Virginia1
    Assumed office on January 14, 2025
    Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of West Virginia.

    Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice 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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Jefferson, WV was $73,800 in 2024, which is 0.222 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $76,900 to $73,800, a 4.03% decrease. The homeownership rate in Jefferson, WV is 38.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Jefferson, WV have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jefferson, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $73,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$61,986
    $70
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$58

    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, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    38.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    71.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 38.3% of the housing units in Jefferson, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 31.5%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $39,861
    Median Household Income
    ± $36,557
    183
    Number of Households
    ± 97

    The following chart displays the households in Jefferson, 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 $10k - $15k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Jefferson, WV is from West Virginia.
    0.443
    2024 Wage GINI in West Virginia
    0.443
    2023 Wage GINI in West Virginia

    In 2024, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0426% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76.8%)
    2. Carpooled (15.9%)
    3. Worked At Home (4.35%)

    In 2024, 76.8% of workers in Jefferson, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.9%) and those who worked at home (4.35%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    25.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Jefferson, WV have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.27% of the workforce in Jefferson, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    54.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson, WV (250 out of 457 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

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

    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.

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