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West Jefferson

County:
Madison County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
9.919
State:
Ohio

West Jefferson is a village located in Madison County, Ohio. West Jefferson has a 2025 population of 5,140 . West Jefferson is currently growing at a rate of 3.99% annually and its population has increased by 23.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,155 in 2020.

The average household income in West Jefferson is $78,254 with a poverty rate of 9.97%. The median age in West Jefferson is 38.1 years: 39.7 years for males, and 34 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.2 males.

5.1K
Total Population
518
Density (mi²)
197 3.99%
Growth

West Jefferson Population

West Jefferson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Jefferson includes 95.72% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (95.72%)

Two or more races (3.81%)

Black or African American (0.19%)

Other race (0.16%)

Native American (0.12%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,06895.72%
Two or more races1623.81%
Black or African American80.19%
Other race70.16%
Native American50.12%

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 $43,480. Household income levels show a median of $64,321. The poverty rate stands at 9.97%.

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$97,708-
Families$79,226$86,194
Households$64,321$78,254
Non Families$42,321$54,115

$43,480

Average Income

$64,321

Median Household Income

9.97%

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)