Jefferson County's estimated 2026 population is 64,304 with a growth rate of 2.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County is the 8th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 53,612 and has seen a growth of 19.94% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jefferson County includes 82.11% White, 5.32% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (82.11%)
Two or more races (8.97%)
Black or African American (5.32%)
Other race (1.9%)
Asian (1.45%)
Native American (0.23%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,075 | 82.11% |
| Two or more races | 5,254 | 8.97% |
| Black or African American | 3,113 | 5.32% |
| Other race | 1,113 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 849 | 1.45% |
| Native American | 134 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jefferson County's average per capita income is $57,543. Household income levels show a median of $95,523. The poverty rate stands at 8.81%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $131,822 | - |
| Families | $118,108 | $134,782 |
| Households | $95,523 | $116,259 |
| Non Families | $50,314 | $68,974 |
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