West Jefferson, NC

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Population

1,357

7.88% decline

Median Age

47.1


Median Household Income

$26,118

6.47% growth

Poverty Rate

24.8%


Number of Employees

604

3.42% growth

Median Property Value

$152,500

2.49% decline

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About

In 2017, West Jefferson, NC had a population of 1.36k people with a median age of 47.1 and a median household income of $26,118. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of West Jefferson, NC declined from 1,473 to 1,357, a -7.88% decrease and its median household income grew from $24,531 to $26,118, a 6.47% increase.

The population of West Jefferson, NC is 88.4% White Alone, 4.94% Hispanic or Latino, and 4.27% Black or African American Alone. N/A% of the people in West Jefferson, NC speak a non-English language, and 97.7% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in West Jefferson, NC is $152,500, and the homeownership rate is 42.8%. Most people in West Jefferson, NC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in West Jefferson, NC is 2 cars per household.

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United StatesNorth CarolinaAshe County, NCWatauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC

Economy

The economy of West Jefferson, NC employs 604 people. The largest industries in West Jefferson, NC are Retail Trade (93 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (81 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (68 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($77,083), Finance & Insurance ($62,708), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,500).

Median household income in West Jefferson, NC is $26,118. Males in West Jefferson, NC have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,729. The income inequality in West Jefferson, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$26,118

2017 value

± $9,922

6.47%

1 Year Growth

± 48.7%

Households in West Jefferson, NC have a median annual income of $26,118, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $24,531 in 2016, which represents a 6.47% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$59,982

Average Male Salary

± $1,136

$44,729

Average Female Salary

± $812

In 2017, full-time male employees in North Carolina made 1.34 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $59,267 ± $4,472

  2. White

    $49,962 ± $811

  3. Two or More Races

    $36,539 ± $3,942

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Jefferson, NC is from North Carolina.

0.473

2017 Wage GINI

0.471

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.39% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9704

  2. N/A

  3. N/A

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Jefferson, NC was Census Tract 9704 with a value of $37,928, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

24.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Jefferson, NC (336 out of 1.36k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    275 ± 79

  2. Black

    51 ± 70

  3. Hispanic

    10 ± 58

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Jefferson, NC is White, followed by Black 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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

604

2017 Value

± 140

3.42%

1 Year growth

± 31.4%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in West Jefferson, NC grew at a rate of 3.42%, from 584 employees to 604 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Jefferson, NC, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (58 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (54 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (50 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Jefferson, NC.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of West Jefferson, NC, by number of employees, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (58 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (54 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (50 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, West Jefferson, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (5.88 times higher than expected), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (2.28 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (2.2 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of West Jefferson, NC, by median earnings, are Management Occupations ($75,313), Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($67,083), and Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($62,708).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

604

2017 Value

± 140

3.42%

1 Year growth

± 31.4%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in West Jefferson, NC grew at a rate of 3.42%, from 584 employees to 604 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Jefferson, NC, are Retail Trade (93 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (81 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (68 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Jefferson, NC, though some of these residents may live in West Jefferson, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in West Jefferson, NC, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (93 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (81 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (68 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, West Jefferson, NC has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (4.06 times higher than expected), Information (1.94 times), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (1.55 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in West Jefferson, NC, by median earnings, are Information ($77,083), Finance & Insurance ($62,708), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,500).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $54.9B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $41.2B

  3. Machinery

    $40B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $54.9B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($41.2B) and Machinery ($40B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$443B

2020 Value

$632B

Projected 2045 Value

42.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $443B. This is expected to increase 42.7% to $632B by 2045.

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

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. South Carolina

    $28.4B

  2. Virginia

    $28.1B

  3. Georgia

    $28B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $28.4B, followed by Virginia with $28.1B and Georgia and $28B.

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

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Health

85.5% of the population of West Jefferson, NC has health coverage, with 25.4% on employee plans, 25.7% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 19% on non-group plans, and 1.03% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of West Jefferson, NC was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in West Jefferson, NC see 1417 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% increase from the previous year (1410 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1829 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 464 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Edgecombe County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.2%). Additionally, Hertford County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (40.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,417 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,417 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% increase from the previous year (1,410 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. 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.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. 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.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

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

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Health Care Coverage

14.5%

Uninsured

25.4%

Employer Coverage

25.7%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

19%

Non-Group

1.03%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Jefferson, NC declined by 39.6% from 24% to 14.5%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Edgecombe County

    16.2% prevalence

  2. Robeson County

    16.1% prevalence

  3. Hertford County

    16% prevalence

Edgecombe County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in North Carolina, at 16.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in North Carolina by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

West Jefferson, NC is home to a population of 1.36k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2017, 3.68% of West Jefferson, NC residents were born outside of the country (50 people).

The ethnic composition of the population of West Jefferson, NC is composed of 1.2k White Alone residents (88.4%), 67 Hispanic or Latino residents (4.94%), 58 Black or African American Alone residents (4.27%), 30 Two or More Races residents (2.21%), 2 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.147%), 0 Asian Alone residents (0%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

Age

Age by Nativity

47

Median Native-Born Age

± 5.4

41

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 25.2

In 2017, the median age of all people in West Jefferson, NC was 47.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 47, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in West Jefferson, NC are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all West Jefferson, NC residents was 42.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.68%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

50 people

3.87%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

57 people

As of 2017, 3.68% of West Jefferson, NC residents (50 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Jefferson, NC was 3.87%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    242,756 ± 11,950 people

  2. India

    60,392 ± 6,015 people

  3. Honduras

    34,513 ± 4,553 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 242,756 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 60,392 and Honduras with 34,513.

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Citizenship

97.7%

2017 Citizenship

97.3%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 97.7% of West Jefferson, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in West Jefferson, NC was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    1.2k ± 238

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    67 ± 57.8

  3. Black or African American Alone

    58 ± 35

In 2017, there were 17.9 times more White Alone residents (1.2k people) in West Jefferson, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 67 Hispanic or Latino and 58 Black or African American Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    53 ± 35

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    12 ± 29

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    5 ± 14

West Jefferson, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.42 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in West Jefferson, NC was $152,500 in 2017, which is 0.664 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $156,400 to $152,500, a 2.49% decrease. The homeownership rate in West Jefferson, NC is 42.8%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in West Jefferson, NC have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in West Jefferson, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$152,500

2017 Median

± $25,205

$156,400

2016 Median

± $24,120

In 2017, the median property value in West Jefferson, NC declined from to $152,500 from the previous year's value of $156,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in West Jefferson, NC 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 West Jefferson, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

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Household Income

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$26,118

Median Household Income

± $9,922

669

Number of Households

± 123

In 2017, the median household income of the 669 households in West Jefferson, NC grew to $26,118 from the previous year's value of $24,531.

The following chart displays the households in West Jefferson, NC 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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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

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

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Rent vs Own

42.8%

2017 Homeownership

41.8%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 42.8% of the housing units in West Jefferson, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 41.8%.

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

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Commute Time

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Jefferson, NC have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in West Jefferson, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    84.3%

  2. Carpooled

    9.85%

  3. Worked At Home

    2.17%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in West Jefferson, NC was Drove Alone (84.3%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.85%) and those who Worked At Home (2.17%).

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

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