Jefferson County, West Virginia Population 2022
Jefferson County, West Virginia's estimated population is 57,914 with a growth rate of 0.44% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County, West Virginia is the 10th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 Population was 53,609 and has seen a growth of 8.03% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 11,851 | 0.00% | |
| 1820 | 13,087 | 1,236 | 10.43% |
| 1830 | 12,927 | -160 | -1.22% |
| 1840 | 14,082 | 1,155 | 8.93% |
| 1850 | 15,357 | 1,275 | 9.05% |
| 1860 | 14,535 | -822 | -5.35% |
| 1870 | 13,219 | -1,316 | -9.05% |
| 1880 | 15,005 | 1,786 | 13.51% |
| 1890 | 15,553 | 548 | 3.65% |
| 1900 | 15,935 | 382 | 2.46% |
| 1910 | 15,889 | -46 | -0.29% |
| 1920 | 15,729 | -160 | -1.01% |
| 1930 | 15,780 | 51 | 0.32% |
| 1940 | 16,762 | 982 | 6.22% |
| 1950 | 17,184 | 422 | 2.52% |
| 1960 | 18,665 | 1,481 | 8.62% |
| 1970 | 21,280 | 2,615 | 14.01% |
| 1980 | 30,302 | 9,022 | 42.40% |
| 1990 | 35,926 | 5,624 | 18.56% |
| 2010 | 53,609 | 17,683 | 49.22% |
| 2011 | 54,458 | 849 | 1.58% |
| 2012 | 54,699 | 241 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 55,001 | 302 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 55,625 | 624 | 1.13% |
| 2015 | 56,070 | 445 | 0.80% |
| 2016 | 55,979 | -91 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 56,444 | 465 | 0.83% |
| 2018 | 56,890 | 446 | 0.79% |
| 2019 | 57,146 | 256 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 57,402 | 256 | 0.45% |
| 2021 | 57,658 | 256 | 0.45% |
| 2022 | 57,914 | 256 | 0.44% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,022 | 86.12% |
| Black or African American | 3,328 | 5.85% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 141 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 787 | 1.38% |
| Some Other Race | 1,262 | 2.22% |
| Two or More Races | 2,382 | 4.18% |
Jefferson County, West Virginia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,957 | 2.65 | 78.6 |
| Married | 11,650 | 3.21 | 89.4 |
| Male | 887 | 3.62 | 66.1 |
| Female | 1,988 | 3.32 | 58.1 |
| Non Family | 6,432 | 1.29 | 67 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,218 | 3.08% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,522 | 6.37% |
| High School Graduate | 12,158 | 30.73% |
| Some College | 8,281 | 20.93% |
| Associates Degree | 2,881 | 7.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,558 | 19.10% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,948 | 12.51% |
Jefferson County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 636 | 604 | 358 |
| 2+ Races | 856 | 850 | 312 |
| White | 33,881 | 30,938 | 11,130 |
| Hispanic | 1,876 | 1,583 | 413 |
| Black | 2,479 | 2,117 | 369 |
| Other Race | 655 | 404 | 37 |
| Native American | 104 | 33 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 99.30%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.29%.
$47,675
Average Earnings
$56,557
Average Male
$36,221
Average Female
Jefferson County, West Virginia Language by Age
Jefferson County, West Virginia Language
94.13% of Jefferson County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 5.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.03% of the population.
Jefferson County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 141 | 31 | 21.99% |
| Hispanic | 3,312 | 425 | 12.83% |
| Multiple | 2,339 | 260 | 11.12% |
| Black | 3,117 | 329 | 10.56% |
| White | 45,849 | 4,022 | 8.77% |
| Asian | 787 | 21 | 2.67% |
| Other | 335 | NaN% |
9.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.92%
Male Poverty Rate
10.93%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jefferson County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, West Virginia is Native, with 21.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, West Virginia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.71%.
Jefferson County, West Virginia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Jefferson County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
Jefferson County, West Virginia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Jefferson County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,416 | 11.45% |
| Black | 288 | 10.30% |
| Native American | 11 | 7.80% |
| Asian | 12 | 1.84% |
| Other Race | 14 | 1.56% |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 8.59% |
| Hispanic | 311 | 13.84% |
Jefferson County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
5.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
28.34%
Born in Jefferson County, West Virginia
95.10%
Native Born
4.90%
Foreign Born
1.93%
Non Citizen
2.97%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.10% of Jefferson County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 28.34% having been born in West Virginia. 1.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990