West Jefferson, Ohio Population 2022
West Jefferson is a city located in Madison County Ohio. West Jefferson has a 2020 population of 4,473. West Jefferson is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 5.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,225 in 2010.
The average household income in West Jefferson is $68,969 with a poverty rate of 5.96%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $917 per month, and the median house value is $131,400. The median age in West Jefferson is 43.4 years, 42.1 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
West Jefferson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Jeffersonwas:
- White: 98.60%
- Two or more races: 1.40%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,351 | 98.60% |
| Two or More Races | 62 | 1.40% |
West Jefferson Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,705 | 2.53 | 68.6 |
| Married | 825 | 3.02 | 75.9 |
| Male | 27 | 7.63 | 0 |
| Female | 238 | 3.16 | 72.7 |
| Non Family | 615 | 1.4 | 60.3 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 2.18% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 179 | 5.58% |
| High School Graduate | 1,578 | 49.20% |
| Some College | 535 | 16.68% |
| Associates Degree | 378 | 11.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 295 | 9.20% |
| Graduate Degree | 172 | 5.36% |
West Jefferson Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,169 | 2,920 | 467 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | |
| Hispanic | 23 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.74%.
$34,422
Average Earnings
$41,341
Average Male
$32,183
Average Female
West Jefferson Language by Age
West Jefferson Language
96.95% of West Jefferson residents speak only English, while 3.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.73% of the population.
West Jefferson Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,116 | 254 | 6.17% |
| Other | NaN% |
5.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.39%
Male Poverty Rate
6.47%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in West Jefferson
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Jefferson is White, with 6.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Jefferson is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.84%.
West Jefferson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.9%
Female Marriage Rate
West Jefferson Married by Age and Sex
West Jefferson Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
West Jefferson Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 276 | 7.78% |
West Jefferson Veterans by Education
2.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
83.73%
Born in West Jefferson
98.37%
Native Born
1.63%
Foreign Born
1.50%
Non Citizen
0.14%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.37% of West Jefferson residents were born in the United States, with 83.73% having been born in Ohio. 1.50% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,331 | 0.00% | |
| 2010 | 4,225 | -106 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 4,220 | -5 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 4,207 | -13 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 4,242 | 35 | 0.83% |
| 2014 | 4,292 | 50 | 1.18% |
| 2015 | 4,307 | 15 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 4,312 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 4,371 | 59 | 1.37% |
| 2018 | 4,417 | 46 | 1.05% |
| 2019 | 4,431 | 14 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 4,445 | 14 | 0.32% |
| 2021 | 4,459 | 14 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 4,473 | 14 | 0.31% |