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Jefferson

County:
Kanawha County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.334
State:
West Virginia

Jefferson is a CDP located in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Jefferson has a 2026 population of 648. Jefferson is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Jefferson is $39,861 with a poverty rate of 54.7%. The median age in Jefferson is 28.8 years: 23.8 years for males, and 51.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 124.4 males.

648
Total Population
1,942
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.15%
Growth

Jefferson Population

Jefferson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026648-1-0.15%
2025649-2-0.31%

Median Age

Overall: 28.8 years
Female: 51.2 years
Male: 23.8 years

Jefferson Adults

There are 412 adults, (112 of whom are seniors) in Jefferson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 238 (44.6%)
Male: 296 (55.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Jefferson includes 83.9% White, 15.54% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White44883.9%
Black or African American8315.54%
Two or more races30.56%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White40.75%
Two or more races30.56%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White44483.15%
Black or African American8315.54%

Jefferson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Jefferson 's average per capita income is $32,031. Household income levels show a median of $39,861. The poverty rate stands at 54.7%.

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$66,154-
Families$48,047$54,282
Households$39,861$43,009
Non Families-$31,360

$32,031

Average Income

$39,861

Median Household Income

54.7%

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)