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 4,710. West Jefferson is currently growing at a rate of 2.41% annually and its population has increased by 13.36% 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.

Demographics

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

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	4,068	95.72%
Two or more races	162	3.81%
Black or African American	8	0.19%
Other race	7	0.16%
Native American	5	0.12%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

West Jefferson Marital Status

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