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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 2026 population of 5,337. West Jefferson is currently growing at a rate of 3.83% annually and its population has increased by 28.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,155 in 2020.

The median household income in West Jefferson is $64,136 with a poverty rate of 8.88%. The median age in West Jefferson is 44.5 years: 47.4 years for males, and 40.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.9 males.

5.3K
Total Population
538
Density (mi²)
197 3.83%
Growth

West Jefferson Population

West Jefferson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,3371973.83%
20255,1401973.99%
20244,94345410.11%
20234,4893067.32%
20224,183-9-0.21%
20214,192370.89%
20204,155100.24%
20194,443220.5%
20184,421430.98%
20174,378591.37%
20164,31970.16%
20154,312160.37%
20144,296491.15%
20134,247350.83%
20124,212-12-0.28%
20114,22420.05%
20104,229-5-0.12%
20004,33100%

Median Age

Overall: 44.5 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 47.4 years

West Jefferson Adults

There are 3,629 adults, (929 of whom are seniors) in West Jefferson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,242 (51%)
Male: 2,150 (49%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Jefferson includes 94.24% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,13994.24%
Two or more races2365.37%
Black or African American80.18%
Native American60.14%
Other race30.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1403.19%
White190.43%
Other race30.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,12093.81%
Two or more races962.19%
Black or African American80.18%
Native American60.14%

West Jefferson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Jefferson 's average per capita income is $45,401. Household income levels show a median of $64,136. The poverty rate stands at 8.88%.

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$92,772-
Families$69,709$91,607
Households$64,136$82,902
Non Families$46,719$56,202

$45,401

Average Income

$64,136

Median Household Income

8.88%

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)