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West Jefferson

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.873
State:
Alabama

West Jefferson is a town located in Jefferson County, Alabama. West Jefferson has a 2025 population of 492 . West Jefferson is currently growing at a rate of 3.14% annually and its population has increased by 18.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 414 in 2020.

The average household income in West Jefferson is $51,766 with a poverty rate of 13.09%. The median age in West Jefferson is 42.8 years: 42.8 years for males, and 43 years for females. For every 100 females there are 71.1 males.

492
Total Population
263
Density (mi²)
15 3.14%
Growth

West Jefferson Population

West Jefferson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Jefferson includes 96.2% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (96.2%)

Black or African American (1.9%)

Two or more races (1.9%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White50796.2%
Black or African American101.9%
Two or more races101.9%

West Jefferson Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Jefferson's average per capita income is $45,833. Household income levels show a median of $36,667. The poverty rate stands at 13.09%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$70,750-
Families$66,250$69,707
Households$36,667$51,766
Non Families$21,473$27,469

$45,833

Average Income

$36,667

Median Household Income

13.09%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)